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How is energy lost when a charge undergoes acceleration or deceleration?
How is energy lost when a charge undergoes acceleration or deceleration?
- Through transformation into gravitational energy
- Through absorption of electromagnetic energy
- Through radiation of electromagnetic energy (correct)
- Through release of kinetic energy
In what form does the energy lost by a charge due to the combined variation of its electric and magnetic fields move?
In what form does the energy lost by a charge due to the combined variation of its electric and magnetic fields move?
- Spiral waves
- Square waves
- Sinusoidal waves (correct)
- Random waves
What happens to the electric and magnetic fields of a charge when it undergoes acceleration or deceleration?
What happens to the electric and magnetic fields of a charge when it undergoes acceleration or deceleration?
- They remain constant
- They disappear
- They vary (correct)
- They reverse direction
What determines the nature of the electromagnetic radiation produced by disturbed electric charges?
What determines the nature of the electromagnetic radiation produced by disturbed electric charges?
What is the distance between two consecutive positive peaks of an electromagnetic wave called?
What is the distance between two consecutive positive peaks of an electromagnetic wave called?
Which property of an electromagnetic wave refers to the number of cycles passing a fixed point per second?
Which property of an electromagnetic wave refers to the number of cycles passing a fixed point per second?
What is the equation that represents the energy carried by a photon?
What is the equation that represents the energy carried by a photon?
What is the velocity of electromagnetic waves in vacuum?
What is the velocity of electromagnetic waves in vacuum?
In which unit is the wavelength of X-rays and gamma rays typically measured?
In which unit is the wavelength of X-rays and gamma rays typically measured?
According to Einstein's theory of relativity, what does the equation E = mc² represent?
According to Einstein's theory of relativity, what does the equation E = mc² represent?
What are the Physics of Radiology and Imaging waves that transfer energy away from the electric charge called?
What are the Physics of Radiology and Imaging waves that transfer energy away from the electric charge called?
What type of radiation has sufficient energy to do ionization in a medium?
What type of radiation has sufficient energy to do ionization in a medium?
Which of the following is NOT part of the electromagnetic spectrum?
Which of the following is NOT part of the electromagnetic spectrum?
What is the speed at which some nuclear processes approach, according to Einstein's theory of relativity?
What is the speed at which some nuclear processes approach, according to Einstein's theory of relativity?
What process is defined as the removal of an electron from a neutral atom?
What process is defined as the removal of an electron from a neutral atom?
What does E stand for in the equation E = mc² in Einstein's theory of relativity?
What does E stand for in the equation E = mc² in Einstein's theory of relativity?
Flashcards
Energy Loss in Accelerated Charges
Energy Loss in Accelerated Charges
Accelerating or decelerating charges lose energy primarily through electromagnetic radiation.
EM Waves & Accelerated Charges
EM Waves & Accelerated Charges
Changes in electric and magnetic fields of accelerating charges produce electromagnetic waves.
Electromagnetic Radiation Characteristics
Electromagnetic Radiation Characteristics
Radiation's properties depend on charge speed, acceleration, and energy change.
Electromagnetic Wavelength
Electromagnetic Wavelength
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Electromagnetic Frequency
Electromagnetic Frequency
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Photon Energy
Photon Energy
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Electromagnetic Speed
Electromagnetic Speed
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X-ray/Gamma-ray Wavelength Units
X-ray/Gamma-ray Wavelength Units
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E=mc² (Relativity)
E=mc² (Relativity)
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Relativistic Effects in Nuclear Processes
Relativistic Effects in Nuclear Processes
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Ionization Process
Ionization Process
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Ionizing Radiation
Ionizing Radiation
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Non-EM Radiation Examples
Non-EM Radiation Examples
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Radiology Energy Transfer
Radiology Energy Transfer
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Study Notes
Energy and Charge Acceleration
- Energy is lost when a charge accelerates or decelerates primarily as electromagnetic radiation.
- This energy dissipates as a result of changes in the electric and magnetic fields associated with the charge.
Electromagnetic Fields and Motion
- When a charge accelerates or decelerates, its electric and magnetic fields vary, generating electromagnetic waves that propagate through space.
Nature of Electromagnetic Radiation
- The characteristics of the electromagnetic radiation produced by disturbed electric charges are determined by the speed of the charge, the magnitude of the acceleration, and the energy changes involved.
Wave Properties
- The distance between two consecutive positive peaks of an electromagnetic wave is known as the wavelength.
- The frequency of an electromagnetic wave refers to how many cycles pass a fixed point per second.
Photons and Energy
- The energy carried by a photon is represented by the equation E = hf, where E is energy, h is Planck's constant, and f is the frequency of the wave.
- Electromagnetic waves travel at a velocity of approximately 299,792 kilometers per second in a vacuum.
Measurement Units
- The wavelength of X-rays and gamma rays is typically measured in picometers or nanometers.
Einstein's Theory of Relativity
- According to Einstein's theory, the equation E = mc² represents the equivalence of energy (E) and mass (m), where c is the speed of light in a vacuum.
- Some nuclear processes can approach speeds close to the speed of light, illustrating relativistic effects.
Ionization and Radiation
- The process of ionization involves removing an electron from a neutral atom and can be caused by high-energy radiation.
- Radiation with sufficient energy to ionize atoms is classified as ionizing radiation.
Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Radiation types that do not belong to the electromagnetic spectrum include sound waves and gravitational waves, which are fundamentally different from electromagnetic waves.
Energy Transfer in Radiology
- The physics of radiology focuses on imaging waves that transfer energy from electric charges, forming the basis for techniques like X-ray imaging.
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Test your knowledge about electromagnetic radiation, its production, and characteristics. Understand the relationship between electric and magnetic fields, as well as the concept of energy loss through radiation.
