P6 - Waves Flashcards

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1
Q

What is a wave length?

A

Distance between two consecutive points on a wave.

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2
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What is amplitude?

A

Maximum displacement of a wave from its equilibrium position.

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3
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What is frequency?

A

Number of complete waves passing a point per unit time.

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4
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What is wave speed?

A

Speed of energy being transferred

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5
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What is reflection?

A

Waves bounce off a surface, following the law of reflection.

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6
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What is refraction?

A

Waves change direction when passing from one medium to another due to a change in speed.

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7
Q

What makes a electromagnetic wave?

A

Transverse waves

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8
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Name the 7 EM waves

A
  1. Gamma
  2. X- Ray
  3. Ultra-Violet
  4. Visible Light
  5. Infra Red
  6. Micro Wave
  7. Radio Wave
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9
Q

What are the uses of Gamma?

A

Cancer Treatment

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10
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What are the uses of X-rays?

A

Medical Imaging

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11
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What are the uses of Ultra-Violet?

A

Tanning beds

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12
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What are the uses of Visible Light?

A

Illumination for vision

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13
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What are the uses of Infra-Red?

A

Thermal Vision

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14
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What are the uses of Micro Waves?

A

Communication

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15
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What are the uses of Radio Waves?

A

Communication

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