Waves

Question 1

What are waves

Answer 1

A wave is a movement that transfer energy through matter

Question 2

What is the wave model of light

Answer 2

Light is pictured as a wave that travels through empty space and transfers energy from one place to another.

Question 3

The visible spectrum is……

Answer 3

Made up of different colours each having their own wavelength.

Question 4

Longest to shortest waves

Answer 4

Radio waves-microwaves-infrared waves-visible light-ultraviolet waves-x rays-gamma rays

Question 5

Radio waves

Answer 5

Can be used for radio and television braid casting and can be used to diagnose illnesses. Longest wavelength and lowest energy and frequency

Question 6

Microwaves

Answer 6

Can be used in telecommunications or microwaves. Shortest wavelength highest frequency of all radio waves

Question 7

Infrared waves

Answer 7

Can be used by controlling a TV by remote control or for computers to read CDs. Longer wavelength lower energy and frequency

Question 8

Ultraviolet waves

Answer 8

Is radiation that your body can use to make vitamin d and to kill bacteria in food, water, and medical supplies. Shorter wavelength higher energy and frequency to light

Question 9

X Rays

Answer 9

Can be used to photograph bones and teeth. Short wavelength higher energy and frequency than uv rays

Question 10

Gamma rays

Answer 10

Can be used to kill cancer cells in focused bursts. Highest frequency shortest wavelength

Question 11

Frequency

Answer 11

Number of vibrations that occur in a given time