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1
Q

Which ° does a transverse wave have angels of to the direction of travel

A

90°

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2
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What type of vibrations does a longitudinal wave have

A

Parallel waves to the direction of travel

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3
Q

What’s a geosynchronous wave

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Returns to the same point once every 24 hours

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4
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What’s a geostationary wave

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Stays above the same point at all tomes

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5
Q

What does a low optical speed have

A

Higher speed

Longer wavelength

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6
Q

What does a high optical density have

A

Shorter
Wavelength
Slower

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7
Q

Name the electromagnetic spectrum in order

A
Radio waves
Microwaves
Infrared waves
Visible light rays
Ultra Violet rays
X rays
Gamma rays
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8
Q

What type of danger does microwaves have

A

Low danger/heating water molecules in cells

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9
Q

What do radio waves used for

A

Used for radios and televisions

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10
Q

Name some uses for microwaves

A

Satellite
Television
Mobile phones
Cooking food

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11
Q

What are the dangers of infrared

A

Heat/burns

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12
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What can visible light rays do as a danger

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Can damage retina

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13
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What is visible light rays usd for

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Only part that can be seen with the naked eye

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14
Q

What can infrared waves be used for

A

Optical fibres
Remote controls
Heat treatment

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