educake Flashcards
What are the units are used for F
newtons
What is the name of the thin layer of air around Earth?
atmosphere
Name the main resistive force that opposes the driving force when a vehicle is moving.
air resistance
what’s the unit for distance
meters
Which type of electromagnetic wave is used in TV remote controls?
infrared
True or false? Concave lenses always produce inverted images.
false
Sounds are made when objects __________ in air. What one word completes the sentence?
vibrate
Which of the colours in the electromagnetic spectrum has the longest wavelength?
red
What does the intensity and distribution of wavelengths of any emission depend on?
body temperature
X-rays and gamma rays are both part of the __________ spectrum. What one word completes the sentence?
electromagnetic
Two magnets are brought very close together but do not touch. Do they exert a force on each other?
yes
Which of the following everyday applications does NOT contain a motor?
kettle
True or false? A current-carrying straight wire placed in a magnetic field can move because it experiences a force.
True
Which of these is a reason electromagnets are sometimes more useful than permanent magnets?
electromagnets can be switched on and off
What units are used for current? Give the word, not the symbol.
amps