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Which of the following is a characteristic unique to electromagnetic waves compared to mechanical waves?
Which of the following is a characteristic unique to electromagnetic waves compared to mechanical waves?
- They require a medium to propagate.
- They can travel through a vacuum. (correct)
- They exhibit transverse oscillations.
- They transfer energy.
A wave has a frequency of 5 Hz. What is its period?
A wave has a frequency of 5 Hz. What is its period?
- 5 s
- 10 s
- 25 s
- 0.2 s (correct)
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between frequency and period of a wave?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between frequency and period of a wave?
- Frequency is inversely proportional to the period. (correct)
- Frequency is directly proportional to the period.
- Frequency is the square of the period.
- Frequency is independent of the period.
What do displacement-distance graphs of a wave represent?
What do displacement-distance graphs of a wave represent?
If the distance between two successive peaks of a wave is 2 meters, what does this distance represent?
If the distance between two successive peaks of a wave is 2 meters, what does this distance represent?
Which of the following waves CANNOT travel through a vacuum?
Which of the following waves CANNOT travel through a vacuum?
What type of wave are electromagnetic waves?
What type of wave are electromagnetic waves?
What is transferred during wave motion?
What is transferred during wave motion?
A wave travels from medium A to medium B. What property of the wave remains unchanged during this transition?
A wave travels from medium A to medium B. What property of the wave remains unchanged during this transition?
Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the highest frequency?
Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the highest frequency?
What is the relationship between frequency ($f$), wavelength ($\lambda$), and wave speed ($v$)?
What is the relationship between frequency ($f$), wavelength ($\lambda$), and wave speed ($v$)?
Why are radio waves suitable for transmitting signals over long distances, such as broadcasting radio programs?
Why are radio waves suitable for transmitting signals over long distances, such as broadcasting radio programs?
Which type of electromagnetic radiation is primarily associated with thermal imaging cameras?
Which type of electromagnetic radiation is primarily associated with thermal imaging cameras?
Microwave ovens use the resonant frequency of what type of molecule to heat food?
Microwave ovens use the resonant frequency of what type of molecule to heat food?
What region of the electromagnetic spectrum lies between 750 nm and 380 nm?
What region of the electromagnetic spectrum lies between 750 nm and 380 nm?
Why can X-rays be used for medical imaging?
Why can X-rays be used for medical imaging?
A light ray travels from air (refractive index ≈ 1) into a diamond (refractive index ≈ 2.42). What changes occur to the light's velocity and wavelength as it enters the diamond?
A light ray travels from air (refractive index ≈ 1) into a diamond (refractive index ≈ 2.42). What changes occur to the light's velocity and wavelength as it enters the diamond?
A scientist measures the speed of light in an unknown medium to be $2.0 \times 10^8$ m/s. What is the refractive index of this medium?
A scientist measures the speed of light in an unknown medium to be $2.0 \times 10^8$ m/s. What is the refractive index of this medium?
Light is incident on a boundary between two media. Which of the following is conserved as the light passes from one medium to another?
Light is incident on a boundary between two media. Which of the following is conserved as the light passes from one medium to another?
For light traveling from a medium with a higher refractive index to one with a lower refractive index, what condition must be met for total internal reflection to occur?
For light traveling from a medium with a higher refractive index to one with a lower refractive index, what condition must be met for total internal reflection to occur?
A light ray is incident on a glass block at an angle of 30 degrees. The refractive index of the glass is 1.5. Which statement accurately describes the refracted ray?
A light ray is incident on a glass block at an angle of 30 degrees. The refractive index of the glass is 1.5. Which statement accurately describes the refracted ray?
A laser beam is directed from air into water (refractive index = 1.33) at an angle of incidence of 45 degrees. What is the approximate angle of refraction inside the water?
A laser beam is directed from air into water (refractive index = 1.33) at an angle of incidence of 45 degrees. What is the approximate angle of refraction inside the water?
The critical angle for light passing from glass to air is 42 degrees. What does this indicate about light incident at an angle of 45 degrees?
The critical angle for light passing from glass to air is 42 degrees. What does this indicate about light incident at an angle of 45 degrees?
In optical fibers, what is the primary reason for using a cladding material with a lower refractive index than the core?
In optical fibers, what is the primary reason for using a cladding material with a lower refractive index than the core?
Considering Snell's Law, if the refractive index of medium 1 is equal to the refractive index of medium 2, how does the angle of incidence relate to the angle of refraction?
Considering Snell's Law, if the refractive index of medium 1 is equal to the refractive index of medium 2, how does the angle of incidence relate to the angle of refraction?
When white light passes through a prism, violet light refracts more than red light. What is the underlying cause of this phenomenon?
When white light passes through a prism, violet light refracts more than red light. What is the underlying cause of this phenomenon?
During the formation of a rainbow, what order must the sun, water droplets, and observer be in?
During the formation of a rainbow, what order must the sun, water droplets, and observer be in?
What is the main reason a mirage is observed on a hot day?
What is the main reason a mirage is observed on a hot day?
What is the critical angle of incidence when light travels from a medium with a refractive index of 1.5 to a medium with a refractive index of 1.0?
What is the critical angle of incidence when light travels from a medium with a refractive index of 1.5 to a medium with a refractive index of 1.0?
Which of the following best describes chromatic dispersion in the context of light traveling through a medium?
Which of the following best describes chromatic dispersion in the context of light traveling through a medium?
In an optical fiber, if the refractive index of the core is 1.6 and the refractive index of the cladding is 1.4, what condition must be met for total internal reflection to occur?
In an optical fiber, if the refractive index of the core is 1.6 and the refractive index of the cladding is 1.4, what condition must be met for total internal reflection to occur?
If the refractive index of a certain type of glass is found to be slightly higher for blue light than for red light, what can be inferred about the speeds of these two colors of light in the glass?
If the refractive index of a certain type of glass is found to be slightly higher for blue light than for red light, what can be inferred about the speeds of these two colors of light in the glass?
Flashcards
Wave
Wave
A transfer of energy without transferring matter.
Mechanical Waves
Mechanical Waves
Waves requiring a medium to travel, like sound waves.
Electromagnetic Waves
Electromagnetic Waves
Transverse waves that do not require a medium, e.g., light.
Transverse Waves
Transverse Waves
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Longitudinal Waves
Longitudinal Waves
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Frequency
Frequency
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Wavelength
Wavelength
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Wave Speed
Wave Speed
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Refractive Index
Refractive Index
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Speed of Light in Vacuum
Speed of Light in Vacuum
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Refraction
Refraction
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Wave Equation
Wave Equation
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Angle of Incidence
Angle of Incidence
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Angle of Refraction
Angle of Refraction
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Electromagnetic Spectrum
Electromagnetic Spectrum
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Snell's Law
Snell's Law
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Visible Spectrum
Visible Spectrum
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Radio Waves
Radio Waves
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Total Internal Reflection
Total Internal Reflection
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Critical Angle
Critical Angle
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X-rays
X-rays
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Chromatic Dispersion
Chromatic Dispersion
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Formation of Rainbows
Formation of Rainbows
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Mirages
Mirages
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Optical Fibres
Optical Fibres
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Cone of Acceptance
Cone of Acceptance
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Study Notes
Electromagnetic Waves
- Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves.
- They travel at the same speed (c) in a vacuum.
- They do not need a medium to travel.
- Examples include light, microwaves, and radio waves.
- Electromagnetic waves have a range of wavelengths and frequencies.
- Wavelength is the distance between two successive ‘in phase' points.
- Frequency is the number of complete waves per second.
- Period is the time for one complete wave cycle to occur.
- The speed of a wave (in a given medium) is related to its wavelength and frequency.
Wave Fundamentals
- A wave is a transfer of energy without the net transfer of matter.
- Mechanical waves require a medium to travel. Electromagnetic waves do not.
- In transverse waves, oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer. Examples include water waves.
- In longitudinal waves, oscillations are parallel to the direction of energy transfer. Examples include sound waves.
Wave Speed
- Wave speed is the speed at which a wave transfers energy through a medium.
- The speed of an electromagnetic wave is constant in a vacuum (approximately 3.0 x 10⁸ m/s).
- The speed of a mechanical wave depends on the medium through which it travels.
Wave Frequency
- The frequency of a wave is determined by the source.
- A vibrating speaker cone creates sound waves at a constant frequency.
- A vibrating electron creates electromagnetic waves at a constant frequency.
- When a wave moves from one medium to another, its speed and wavelength change, but its frequency does not.
Refraction and Reflection
- When light strikes a boundary between two mediums with different refractive indices, some light is reflected and some is transmitted.
- Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.
- Total internal reflection occurs when light is traveling from a medium with a higher refractive index to one with a lower refractive index, and the angle of incidence exceeds the critical angle.
Optical Phenomena
- Chromatic dispersion: The separation of white light into its component colours (wavelengths) when it passes through a prism or other transparent medium.
- Rainbows: Formed by light refracting, reflecting, and dispersing within water droplets.
- Mirages: Formed by light refracting and reflecting in layers of warm air near the ground, creating an illusion of a distant object.
- Optical fibres: Use total internal reflection to transmit light signals over long distances.
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This lesson explores the properties of electromagnetic and mechanical waves. It covers wave types, the nature of wave propagation, including transverse and longitudal waves. The document also describes wave speed, frequency and wavelength.
