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How does the frequency of waves change when the wavelength appears to decrease due to the Doppler Effect?
How does the frequency of waves change when the wavelength appears to decrease due to the Doppler Effect?
- Frequency appears to increase (correct)
- Frequency appears to decrease
- Frequency becomes unpredictable
- Frequency remains constant
What happens to the wavelength of waves emitted by a moving object as perceived by an observer in front of the object?
What happens to the wavelength of waves emitted by a moving object as perceived by an observer in front of the object?
- The wavelength appears smaller (correct)
- The wavelength becomes invisible
- The wavelength appears larger
- The wavelength remains the same
Why do waves behind a moving vehicle appear to stretch out?
Why do waves behind a moving vehicle appear to stretch out?
- Due to decreased frequency
- Due to increased frequency
- Due to decreased wavelength
- Due to increased wavelength (correct)
What is the main cause of the Doppler Effect on waves?
What is the main cause of the Doppler Effect on waves?
What happens to the frequency of waves emitted by a moving object as perceived by observers due to the Doppler Effect?
What happens to the frequency of waves emitted by a moving object as perceived by observers due to the Doppler Effect?
How does an observer perceive the frequency of waves when the wavelength appears to be stretched behind a moving object?
How does an observer perceive the frequency of waves when the wavelength appears to be stretched behind a moving object?
Which type of waves transfer energy from the source to an absorber?
Which type of waves transfer energy from the source to an absorber?
What is a common property of all electromagnetic waves?
What is a common property of all electromagnetic waves?
How many types of electromagnetic waves form a continuous spectrum?
How many types of electromagnetic waves form a continuous spectrum?
In which part of the spectrum is visible light located?
In which part of the spectrum is visible light located?
Which type of radiation is highly ionizing and can cause harm to cells and tissues?
Which type of radiation is highly ionizing and can cause harm to cells and tissues?
What happens to the energy of electromagnetic radiation as its frequency increases?
What happens to the energy of electromagnetic radiation as its frequency increases?
What part of the electromagnetic spectrum is responsible for giving you a sun tan?
What part of the electromagnetic spectrum is responsible for giving you a sun tan?
Which type of light travels down fibre optic cables more efficiently than visible light?
Which type of light travels down fibre optic cables more efficiently than visible light?
What invisible signals do remote controls send to devices like TVs?
What invisible signals do remote controls send to devices like TVs?
What part of the electromagnetic spectrum do security cameras utilize to see in the dark?
What part of the electromagnetic spectrum do security cameras utilize to see in the dark?
What process is responsible for making certain substances glow when exposed to ultraviolet light?
What process is responsible for making certain substances glow when exposed to ultraviolet light?
What kind of light is the only part of the electromagnetic spectrum that the human eye can see?
What kind of light is the only part of the electromagnetic spectrum that the human eye can see?
What percentage of the whole electromagnetic spectrum does visible light take up?
What percentage of the whole electromagnetic spectrum does visible light take up?
Which of the following animals can perceive beyond visible light?
Which of the following animals can perceive beyond visible light?
What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in the visible light spectrum?
What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in the visible light spectrum?
Which color of light has the highest frequency and energy?
Which color of light has the highest frequency and energy?
How do wavelength and frequency change as you move from red to violet in the visible light spectrum?
How do wavelength and frequency change as you move from red to violet in the visible light spectrum?
Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is detectable by the human eye?
Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is detectable by the human eye?
What part of the body absorbs x-rays the most?
What part of the body absorbs x-rays the most?
Which type of electromagnetic wave can be used to effectively kill cancerous tissue?
Which type of electromagnetic wave can be used to effectively kill cancerous tissue?
What happens to the danger associated with electromagnetic waves as their frequency increases?
What happens to the danger associated with electromagnetic waves as their frequency increases?
Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum has the most ionising radiation?
Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum has the most ionising radiation?
Why are gamma rays considered very dangerous?
Why are gamma rays considered very dangerous?
Which electromagnetic waves are known for their ability to sterilize objects by killing bacteria?
Which electromagnetic waves are known for their ability to sterilize objects by killing bacteria?
