Waves

Question 1

Example of a transverse wave

Answer 1

Electromagnetic waves

Question 2

Example of longitudinal

Answer 2

Sound waves

Question 3

What type of waves can damage cells?

Answer 3

Ultra violet waves, gamma rays and x-rays

Question 4

Is light apart of the eloctromagnetic spectrum

Answer 4

Yes light is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum

Question 5

Order of electromagnetic spectrum by wavelength and frequency

Answer 5

Radio waves microwaves I far red radiation visible light ultra violet x rays gamma rays

Question 6

How do the different types of electromagnetic waves travel in a vacuum?

Answer 6

They all travel at the same speed

Question 7

Use of radio waves and harmful affect?

Answer 7

Use: TV transmissions
Harm: can increase body temperature

Question 8

Use of microwaves and harmful effects

Answer 8

Uses - mobile phones
Harm - cause a burn

Question 9

Uses and harmful affects of infra red radiation?

Answer 9

Uses - thermal imaging
Harm - can cause cataracts

Question 10

Harmful affects and uses of visible light

Answer 10

Uses - to see and for photography
Harm - can cause thermal damage

Question 11

Uses and harmful affects of ultra violet

Answer 11

Uses - kills bacteria
Harm - can cause cancer

Question 12

Uses and harmful affects of x rays

Answer 12

Uses - look at bones
Harm - risk of cancer

Question 13

Uses and harmful affects of gamma rays

Answer 13

Uses - sterilise food
Harm - can damage DNA