Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of diffraction
A
A wave that bends around obstacles in its path
2
Q
Definition of refraction
A
A wave that travels from one material to another is called refraction.
3
Q
Large wave = ?
A
Small diffraction
4
Q
Radio waves
Source
Applicants
Detector
A
Radio masts
Transmitting signals
Aerial
5
Q
Microwaves
Source
Applications
Detector
A
Stars
Heating food
Aerial
6
Q
Infrared
Source
Applications
Detector
A
Hot objects
Thermal imaging cameras
Thermometer
7
Q
Visible
Sources
Applications
Detectors
A
Stars
Sight
Photographic film
8
Q
Ultraviolet
Source
Applications
Detectors
A
Stars
Skin tanning or burning
Photographic film
9
Q
X-rays
Source
Applications
Detector
A
X-ray tube
X-ray
Photographic film
10
Q
Gamma
Sources
Applications
Detectors
A
Radioactive decay
Tracing
Geiger müller tube
