Chapt 15 Waves Flashcards

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Constant frequency

A

A wave changing mediums

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Medium change and speed change in sound waves or light waves

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Speed of sound decreases as medium density decreases

Speed of light decreases as medium density increases

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Electromagnetic spectrum

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Frequency and energy increases in this order

Radio waves
Microwaves
Infrared
Visible light (ROYGBIV)
Ultraviolet
X-rays
Gamma rays
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Doppler effect

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If the sound source is moving towards the observer, the observer is hearing a higher frequency.

If the sound source is moving away, the observer hears a lower frequency.

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Constant wave speed

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Wave travels in only one medium

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