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What is the Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation (CMBR)?

  • A black hole that is located at the center of the universe
  • A type of wave that is used to measure the distance between galaxies
  • A faint glow spread throughout the universe, leftover heat from the Big Bang (correct)
  • A type of star that is commonly found in the universe

    • What does the uniformity of the Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation in every direction suggest?

  • The universe is contracting
  • The universe is rotating
  • The universe is expanding (correct)
  • The universe is stationary

    • What is the reason for the redshift of light from distant galaxies?

  • The light is being reflected by the cosmic dust
  • The galaxies are moving away from us (correct)
  • The galaxies are moving towards us
  • The light is being absorbed by the intergalactic medium

    • What is the dominant composition of stars in our universe?

    <p>Hydrogen, helium, and a bit of other elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which light waves stretch out, making them appear more red?

    <p>Redshifting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the evidence that the universe started from a small, dense point?

    <p>The redshift of light from distant galaxies and the Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medium through which the Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation travels?

    <p>Space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the predicted outcome of the Big Bang theory regarding the universe's expansion?

    <p>The universe will continue to expand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the temperature of the Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation?

    <p>It provides evidence for the universe's expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of stars in the universe according to the Big Bang theory?

    <p>They are responsible for the scattering of elements in the universe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of amplitude?

    <p>centimeters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the symbol for wavelength?

    <p>λ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time taken to complete one wave cycle called?

    <p>Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equilibrium line in a wave?

    <p>The central line around which the wave oscillates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of wave has energy moving perpendicular to the direction of the wave?

    <p>Transverse wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do waves carry?

    <p>Energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of wave is a sound wave?

    <p>Longitudinal wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate speed of sound in air?

    <p>340 meters per second</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of medium does sound travel the fastest?

    <p>Solids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does sound travel faster in steel than in wood?

    <p>Steel is more elastic than wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does sound travel through materials?

    <p>By passing vibrations from particle to particle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between amplitude and loudness of sound?

    <p>A higher amplitude corresponds to a higher loudness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which wave has the highest frequency?

    <p>the wave with the most cycles per second</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

    <p>Higher frequency corresponds to a higher pitch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the frequency of wave A if it completes 3 cycles in 1 second?

    <p>3 Hz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do particles in solids transmit vibrations more efficiently than particles in gases?

    <p>Particles in solids are closer together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does sound travel better through solid debris than through the air?

    <p>Particles in solid debris are closer together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the method to determine the time period of a wave?

    <p>Count the number of squares between peaks and multiply by the time each square represents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

    <p>Higher frequency means shorter wavelength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why sound travels faster in solids?

    <p>Because the particles are more closely packed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of amplitude on the loudness of sound?

    <p>Larger amplitude means louder sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the order of speed of sound in different materials?

    <p>Solids, liquids, gases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of tapping sounds in locating survivors after earthquakes?

    <p>They travel better through solid debris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of vibration in sound waves?

    <p>Same as the direction of the wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate frequency?

    <p>Frequency = 1 / Time Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why sound travels faster in steel than in wood?

    <p>Steel has a higher density than wood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the amplitude of a sound wave and its perceived loudness?

    <p>A sound wave with a larger amplitude is perceived as louder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the speed of sound in different mediums?

    <p>Sound travels fastest in solids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between frequency and pitch of a sound wave?

    <p>Higher frequency corresponds to a higher pitch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do particles in solids transmit vibrations more efficiently than particles in gases?

    <p>Particles in solids are closer together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speed of sound in air approximately?

    <p>340 meters per second.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the loudness of a sound wave?

    <p>The amplitude of the wave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Evidence for the Big Bang

    Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation (CMBR)

    • CMBR is a faint glow of leftover heat from the Big Bang, which occurred around 13.8 billion years ago.
    • The uniformity of CMBR in every direction and its temperature are consistent with a universe expanding over billions of years.
    • The discovery of CMBR in the 1960s matched predictions of what should remain from the initial explosion, supporting the Big Bang theory.

    Redshifting

    • Redshifting is the stretching of light waves, making them appear more red, which occurs when objects emitting light move away from us.
    • This indicates that the universe is expanding, supporting the Big Bang theory.
    • The redshift of light from distant galaxies and the Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation provides evidence for cosmic expansion and the Big Bang origin of the universe.

    Composition of Stars in our Universe

    • Stars are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, with smaller amounts of other elements like carbon and oxygen.
    • The abundance of hydrogen and helium in the universe supports the Big Bang theory, as they formed during the universe's expansion from a hot, dense point.
    • The formation of heavier elements like carbon and oxygen through stellar nucleosynthesis and their scattering throughout the universe also supports the Big Bang theory.

    Anatomy of a Wave

    • A wave is the movement of energy through a medium, such as air, water, or space.
    • Frequency is the amount of complete wave cycles in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

    Wavelength

    • Wavelength is the distance between two equal points on a wave.
    • It is denoted by the Greek letter 'lambda' (λ) and measured in meters.
    • It is the distance between two successive crests or troughs.

    Amplitude

    • Amplitude is the distance between the equilibrium line (EL) and the trough or crest.
    • Units depend on the type of wave (e.g., sound waves in decibels (Db)).
    • It is the height of the wave from the equilibrium line to the crest or trough.

    Period

    • Period is the time taken to complete one wave cycle.
    • It is denoted as 1/t and measured in seconds (s).

    Key Concepts

    • Equilibrium line: The central line around which the wave oscillates.
    • Trough: The lowest point of the wave below the equilibrium line.
    • Crest: The highest point of the wave above the equilibrium line.
    • Frequency (Hz): The number of complete wave cycles per second.

    Wave Types

    • Transverse wave: A wave in which the energy moves perpendicular to the direction of the wave.
    • Examples: Light waves, electromagnetic waves.
    • Longitudinal wave: A wave in which the energy moves parallel to the direction of the wave.
    • Example: Sound waves.

    Wave Speed

    • Wave speed (v) = Frequency (f) × Wavelength (λ).
    • Waves carry energy.

    Speed of Sound and Its Mediums

    • The speed of sound in air is approximately 340 meters per second (m/s).
    • Sound travels fastest in solids, slower in liquids, and slowest in gases due to the close proximity of particles in solids, which allows for efficient transmission of vibrations.

    Factors Affecting Speed of Sound

    • Sound travels faster in steel than in wood because steel is denser and more elastic, allowing sound waves to travel more quickly.
    • Particles in solids are very close together, enabling them to pass on vibrations more efficiently than particles in gases, which are farther apart.

    Amplitude and Loudness of Sound

    • A sound wave with a larger amplitude is perceived as louder because it carries more energy.

    Frequency and Wavelength

    • The wave with the most cycles per second has the highest frequency, which corresponds to a higher pitch.
    • Frequency is directly related to pitch, with higher frequency corresponding to a higher pitch.
    • Frequency is measured in Hertz (Hz), with 1 Hz representing one cycle per second.

    Speed of Sound and Its Mediums

    • Sound travels fastest in solids, slower in liquids, and slowest in gases because particles are closer together in solids, allowing vibrations to transmit more efficiently.
    • The speed of sound in air is approximately 340 meters per second (m/s).

    Transmission of Sound through Materials

    • Sound travels through materials by passing vibrations from particle to particle.
    • Particles in solids are very close together, allowing them to pass on vibrations more efficiently than particles in gases, which are farther apart.

    Speed of Sound in Different Materials

    • Sound travels faster in steel than in wood because steel is denser and more elastic, allowing sound waves to travel more quickly.

    Amplitude and Loudness of Sound

    • A sound wave with a larger amplitude is perceived as louder because it carries more energy.

    Frequency and Wavelength

    • The wave with the most cycles per second (highest frequency) has the highest pitch.
    • Frequency is directly related to pitch, with higher frequency corresponding to a higher pitch.
    • Frequency is measured in Hertz (Hz) and represents the number of cycles per second.
    • A wave with the same frequency but higher amplitude represents a louder sound.
    • To determine the time period of a wave, count the number of squares between peaks and multiply by the time each square represents (0.001 s).
    • Frequency is the inverse of the time period (Frequency = 1 / Time Period).

    Wave Terminology

    • A wave is a vibration that transfers energy.
    • Amplitude is the height from the middle of the wave to the crest or trough, and wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.
    • Loudness depends on amplitude, and sound waves are longitudinal waves, meaning the vibration direction is the same as the wave direction.

    Practical Applications

    • Sound travels faster in solids because the particles are more closely packed, allowing vibrations to transmit more efficiently.
    • The amplitude of a sound wave affects its loudness, with larger amplitude meaning louder sound.
    • Frequency refers to the number of wave cycles per second, while wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points on a wave, with higher frequency meaning shorter wavelength.

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