waves chapter 1 section 2 test Flashcards

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1
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radio waves has ________ freqauecny then visible light

A

lower

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2
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microwaves has ________ frequency then visile light

A

lower

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3
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infavred has ________ frequency then visible light

A

lower

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4
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ultraviolet light has ________ frequency then visible light

A

higher

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5
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x- rays light has _______ frequency then visible light

A

higher

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6
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gamma rays has ______ frequency then visible light

A

higher

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7
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radio waves microwaves visible light infavred ulraviolet x rays gamma rays are all forms of……

A

radiant energy

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8
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what is the formula for frequency

A

f= #c divided by t

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9
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frequency is a mesaure of how many time something happens per….

A

second

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10
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we mesaure frequency with………

A

hertz

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11
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all waves carry….

A

energy

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12
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waves do not carry….

A

matter

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13
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there are to types of waves…

A

transverse and comppresion

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14
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the crest is the…

A

highest point of the wave

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15
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the trough is…

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the lowest point of the wave

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16
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the rest postsion is the…

A

middle point of the wave

17
Q

the amplitude is..

A

the hieght from the rest postison to the crest

18
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wavelength is…

A

the distance from crest to crest or trough to trough