P2 - Waves Flashcards

1
Q

Transverse wave

A

Oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer

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2
Q

Wave speed

A

Frequency x wavelength

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3
Q

How can speed frequency and wavelength vary

A

Speed is independent of f and a
F is set at a source
Speed and wavelength vary

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4
Q

Radio waves

A

Communication

Can diffract well

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5
Q

Microwaves

A

Satellites and mobile phones

Microwaves have different wavelength

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6
Q

Infrared

A

Monitor temperature
Remote controls
Optical fibres

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7
Q

UV

A

Detect forged bank notes

Skin cancer

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8
Q

Gamma

A

Treat cancer

Diagnose cancer

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