science Flashcards
1
Q
body produces an electric field around itself
A
charged particle
2
Q
Analogous to the electric field is the
A
magnetic field
3
Q
A magnetic field is a region of space where a magnet is capable of exerting either a ___________ force on a magnetic material.
A
repulsive or attractive
4
Q
F
A
Frequency
5
Q
V
A
speed of propagation
6
Q
lowercase c
A
speed of light
7
Q
E
A
Electric field
8
Q
B
A
Magnetic field
9
Q
v
A
Velocity
10
Q
upsidedown y
A
lambda (Wavelength)
11
Q
produced by accelerating charged particles
A
electromagnetic wave
12
Q
basic wave equation
A
speed of propagation(V) = frequency (f) over wavelength ( upsidedown y )
13
Q
speed of light
A
C=299,792 458 m/s
or
C=3x10^8 m/s