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Characteristics of Waves and Optical Phenomena

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Characteristics of Waves and Optical Phenomena

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What is the primary factor that determines the speed of a wave propagating in a medium?

The characteristics of the medium (correct)

The shape of the wave

The amplitude of the wave

The frequency of the wave

What is the definition of a period in the context of wave motion?

The reciprocal of the frequency

The amplitude of the wave

The number of oscillations in one second

The time interval between two consecutive oscillations (correct)

How is the frequency of a wave related to its period?

The frequency is the reciprocal of the period (correct)

The frequency is the square root of the period

The frequency is the product of the period and the amplitude

The frequency is the square of the period

What happens to a wave as it propagates in a medium?

It remains constant Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of wave propagation in a medium?

The creation of a disturbance in the medium Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of wave motion?

Periodic motion Signup and view all the answers

What type of waves include both visible light and invisible radiation?

Electromagnetic waves Signup and view all the answers

Which method can be used to detect a range of the spectrum beyond the visible range?

Using a photographic plate Signup and view all the answers

What is one common property shared by X-rays, radio waves, and microwaves?

They are all electromagnetic waves Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is visible to the naked eye?

Light Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to observe the full range of the electromagnetic spectrum?

A combination of devices Signup and view all the answers