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CH5 Flashcards

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Definition of wave

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Process of transfer of energy from a location to another that is produced by oscillations of vibrating system

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Definition of oscillation or vibration

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Repetitive motions about equilibrium position in a closed path

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Definition of Amplitude, A

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Maximum displacement of a vibrating particle from its equilibrium position

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Definition of Period,T

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Time taken for a particle to produce one complete oscillation or for a source of wave to produce one complete wave cycle

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Definition of Frequency, F

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Number of complete oscillation by a vibrating particle or number of complete wave cycle produced by a source of wave per second

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Definition of Wavelength,

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Distance between 2 consecutive point of the same phase

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Definition of Wave speed

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Distance travelled by a wave profile per second

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Definition of wave profile

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Shape of medium as waves propagate through it

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Definition of progressive wave

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The wave where the wave profile propagates with time in the direction of the propagation of the wave.

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Definition of Stationary wave & an example

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The wave where the wave profile does not propagates with time.
Plucked guitar string

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Definition of Transverse wave & example

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A wave which the direction of vibration of particles in the medium is perpendicular to
the direction of propagation of the wave

Water Wave

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Definition of Longitudinal wave & example

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A wave which the direction of vibration of particles in the medium is parallel to the
direction of propagation of the wave

Sound Wave

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Definition of Mechanical Wave & example

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Wave that require a medium to propagate and transfer energy

Sound Wave

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Definition of Electromagnetic Wave

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Wave that does not require a medium to propagate and transfer energy

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Definition of Damping

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Reduction of amplitude of an oscillating system due to loss of energy

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Definition of Internal Damping

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Loss of energy of oscillating system due to stretching and compressions of vibrating particles of the system

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Definition of External Damping

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Loss of energy of oscillating system to overcome friction or air resistance

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Definition of Resonance

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When periodic force is applied to an oscillating system at its natural frequency and maximum amplitude

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Way to overcome Damping

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Apply periodic external force to the system, energy supplied will replace energy loss

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Definition of Natural Frequency

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Frequency of an oscillating system that has been displaced and left without action of external force

21
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Definition of Forced Oscillation

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Oscillation system is applied with periodical external force

22
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Definition of Wavefront

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A line connecting all points of the same phase of wave cycles

23
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Effect of reflection on direction of propagation of wave, wave speed, wavelength and frequency

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direction of propagation of wave changes with Angle of incidence = angle of reflection

wave speed, wavelength and frequency are unchanged

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Definition of refraction of wave

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Change in direction of propagation of wave due to change in velocity of wave as wave propagates from a medium to another`

25
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Factors that affect speed of water wave

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Depth of water

26
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Factors that affect speed of sound wave

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Density of air

27
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Factors that affect speed of Light wave

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Optical density of medium

28
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Direction of propagation of wave from shallow to deep

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Refracted away from normal

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Direction of propagation of wave from deep to shallow

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Refracted towards normal

30
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Change in wavelength and wave speed from deep to shallow

31
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change in wavelength and wave speed of wave from shallow to deep

32
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Definition of Diffraction of wave

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Spreading of wave as wave propagates through a slit or side of a barrier

33
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Change in wavelength, frequency and wave speed of diffraction of wave

34
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Change in amplitude of diffraction of wave

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Decreases as wave energy diverges

35
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Change in direction of propagation during diffraction of wave

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One direction to many direction

36
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2 Factors affecting significance of diffraction of wave

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Size of slit
Wavelength

37
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Principle of superposition

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Resultant displacement of 2 overlapping waves is the sum of individual displacement of two waves

38
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Definition of interference of waves

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Superposition of 2 or more wave produced by a coherent source of wave

39
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2 Rules of coherent source

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same frequency
constant phase difference

40
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2 Types of interference of waves

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  1. Constructive Interference (Crest+Crest)/(Trough+Trough)
  2. Destructive Interference (Crest+Trough)
41
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Definition of Electromagnetic Wave

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Transverse wave that does not require medium to propagate in that consist of electric field and magnetic field that oscillate perpendicularly to each other.

42
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4 Characteristics of Electromagnetic wave

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Can propagate in vacuum
All electromagnetic wave have the same speed in vacuum of 3.0 x 10^8 ms^-1
Shows diffraction, refraction, reflection and interference in suitable condition
Energy carried is directly proportional to frequency

43
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6 Uses of Ultraviolet
ray

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Hardens tooth filling material
Determines authenticity of currency notes Treatment of jaundice in babies
Purification of drinking water
Sterilising surgical instruments and food
insect traps

44
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5 Uses of X-ray

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Detects fractures or broken bones

Examines internal organs

Checking of welding connections

Baggage scanning at airport

Determines authenticity of paintings

45
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3 Uses of Gamma ray

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Kills cancer cells in radiotherapy
* Sterilisation of surgical and medical equipment in bulk
* Used in food processing industry so that food can last longer

46
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4 USes of Radio Wave

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Long distance radio communication

Local radio and TV broadcasting

Wireless communication (Bluetooth, Wifi, Zigbee and Z-Wave)

Millimeter-wave machine to scan body of passengers
at airport

47
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5 Uses of Microwave

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International communication through use of satellite
* Mobile phone framework
* Communication between electronic devices: Wifi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Z-Wave
* Detection of plane radar and speed trap
* Cooking using microwave oven

48
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5 Uses of Infrared ray

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For cooking (oven, grill and toaster)
. For night vision (infrared camera and infrared binoculars)
Drying paint on car
. Treatment of muscle pain
* Remote control device for television and DVD player

49
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4 Uses of Visible light

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-allow living organisms to see
-photography
-Photosynthesis
-Laser light used in metal-cutting, land measurement & optical fibres

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