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1
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Define amplitude

A

Amoun to energy carried by a wave

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2
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Define frequency

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Number of complete waves passing a fixed point per second

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3
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Whats the equation for wave speed?

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Wave speed = frequency x wavelengtg

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4
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Define a longitudinal wave.

A

Vibratik s that are parallel to the direction the energy travels

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5
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Define a transverse wave.

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Vibrations are perpendicular to the direction energy travels

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6
Q

What frequency is ultrasound?

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20MHz - above human hearing

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7
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What frequencies can humans hear?

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20 - 20,000 Hz

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8
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How does ultrasound work?

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The waves hit a boundary and are partially reflected - measure the length of time it takes them to return - use this to create an image

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9
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What is the ray entering the block called?

A

Incident ray

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10
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What is the ray on the block called

A

Refracted ray

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11
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What is the ray leaving the block called?

A

Emergent ray

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12
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What is the angle of incidence equal to?

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The angle of refraction

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13
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What are the two angles in the refraction experiment?

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Angle of incidence and angle if refraction

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14
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What does P wave stand for?

A

Primary

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15
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What does S wave stand for?

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Secondary

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16
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Which wave is transverse

A

S waves

17
Q

Which wave is longitudinal

A

P waves

18
Q

Which wave can only travel through solids?

A

S waves

19
Q

Which wave can travel through solids and liquids?

A

P waves

20
Q

What is a Ray about to it a mirror called?

A

Incident ray

21
Q

What is a Ray reflected from a mirror called?

A

Reflected ray

22
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What angle is the normal at to the mirror?

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90 degrees

23
Q

What is the shortest wavelength colour

A

Violet

24
Q

What colour has the longest wavelength?

A

Red

25
Q

Which waves are used to communicate with satellites?

A

Microwaves

26
Q

Which EM wave has the highest frequency?

A

Gamma rays

27
Q

Which EM wave has the shortest wavelength?

A

Radio waves

28
Q

Which surface is the best absorber?

A

Matt black

29
Q

What surface is the best at reflecting?

A

shiny silver

30
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What is the best surface at emmiting?

A

Matt Black?

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