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1
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What is the equation for wave speed

A

frequency x wavelength

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2
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Frequency equation

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1/time period

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What is the order of the electromagnetic spectrum longest to shortest?

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Radiowaves. microwaves. infrared radiation, visibal light, ultra violet, xrays., gamma rays

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4
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What are infrared radiation used for

A

heaters

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5
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What is visibal light used for

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Photography

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6
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What are ultraviolet used for

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Flurescent lamps

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7
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What are gamma rays used for

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Steralising food

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What is the refraction equation

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n=sin i/ sin r

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What is the refractive index, critical angle equation

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sin c = 1/n

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10
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Give an example of a transsverse wave

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light

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11
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What is the equation for wavespeed

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frequency x wavelength

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12
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Give an example of a longetudenal wave

A

Sound energy

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12
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What is the equation for speed

A

distancce/time

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13
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What is the equation for period

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1/ frequency

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14
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What is the equation for acceleration

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change in velocity/ time taken

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15
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What is the equation for force

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mass x acceleration

16
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What is the mass for weight

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mass x GPE

17
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What are the colors for the electromagnetic spectrum

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Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, ultra violet

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