P13 EM waves Flashcards
name the parts of the EM spectrum in order, starting with the longest wavelength one
- radio
- microwave
- infrared
- visible light
- ultraviolet
- X-rays
- gamma
name the parts of the EM spectrum in order, starting with the shortest wavelength one
- gamma
- X-ray
- ultraviolet
- visible light
- infrared
- microwave
- radio
how fast do EM waves travel?
3 x 10to the power of8 m/s
what is the wave equation?
v = fλ
what are electromagnetic waves?
electric and magnetic disturbances that transfer energy (not matter)
which wave on the EM spectrum has the longest wavelength?
radio
which wave on the EM spectrum has the shortest wavelength?
gamma
which wave on the EM spectrum has the lowest frequency?
radio
which wave on the EM spectrum has the highest frequency?
gamma
uses of visible light (4)
- torches
- cameras
- endoscopes
- optical fibres
uses of infrared (4)
- optical fibres
- remotes controls
- thermal imaging
- ovens
uses of microwaves (3)
- microwave oven
- mobile phones
- satellite communications
uses of radio waves (4)
- radio
- bluetooth
- remote control car
- radar
2 dangers of infrared
- skin burns
- damage to eyesight
1 danger of microwaves
heating internal body parts
1 danger of radio waves
heating internal body parts
1 danger of visible light
damage to eyesight
how can x-rays detect internal cracks in metal objects?
- the more dense a substance is, the more X-rays it absorbs from an X-ray beam passing through it
- so an X-ray image will show any cracks or areas where the X-rays have passed straight through, and shadows of where it has been absorbed.
define amplitude
the maximum displacement of a point on the wave from its undisturbed position
the bigger the amplitude the _____ energy the waves carry
more
define wavelength
the distance from a point on a wave to the equivalent point on the adjacent wave
define frequency
the number of waves passing a fixed point per second
how do you calculate the time period of a wave?
T = 1/f
what is wave speed?
the distance travelled by each wave per second
(v = fλ)