Waves Flashcards

1
Q

How are Radio Waves produced

A

Electrons moving through an antenna are resisted and cause electromagnetic waves to radiated outwards.

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2
Q

what is Velocity

A

Speed of the wave (Direction and magnitude)

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3
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Frequency

A

The number of waves that pass a fixed point in one second

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4
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Wavelength

A

Distance between two waves measured from the same points.

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5
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Period

A

The time to complete one cycle (two waves measured at the same point)

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6
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Amplitude

A

The maximum movement positive and negative to the mean

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7
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Longitudinal wave

A

The wave moves in the same direction as propogation Compression and refraction (Sound)

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8
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Longitudinal wave

A

Particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of propagation. (waves on water)

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9
Q

What antenna has a vertical electrotonic polarization?

A

Vertical antenna

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10
Q

Polarization waves are made up of what two fields

A

Electric and Magnetic

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11
Q

Polarization: A waves polarization is referenced by the…..

Parallel to the….

A

Electric Field

Antenna

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