Electromagnetic Wave Theory Overview
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What is the highest point of a wave called?

  • Wavelength
  • Trough
  • Amplitude
  • Crest (correct)

    • Higher frequency waves have a longer wavelength.

    False

    What is meant by the term 'amplitude' in relation to waves?

    Amplitude is a measure of the energy a wave carries.

    One hertz equals one ______ per second.

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

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Wavelength = Distance between two identical points on successive waves Crest = Highest point of a wave Trough = Lowest point of a wave Frequency = Number of wavelengths that pass a point in a given time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of wave property is measured between two successive wave crests?

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

    The midpoint of a wave is used to determine its amplitude.

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

    What happens to the rope when you move your hands up and down quickly?

    <p>It creates a wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do electromagnetic waves behave when reflected?

    <p>They change direction but maintain their energy and wave properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Moving your hands slowly does not create any waves in the rope.

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

    Who discovered the deflection of a magnetic needle due to electric current?

    <p>Hans Christian Oersted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ampere's Law describes the mathematical relationship of the magnetic force between two __________ currents.

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

    Which of the following scientists is NOT mentioned as a contributor to electromagnetic theory?

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

    Match each scientist with their contribution to electromagnetic theory:

    <p>Oersted = Discovered the relationship between electricity and magnetism Ampere = Formulated Ampere's Law Faraday = Explored electromagnetic induction Maxwell = Developed the theory of electromagnetic waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of moving your hands at different speeds when creating waves on the rope?

    <p>The waves look different.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electromagnetic waves can be created by moving an electrically charged object back and forth.

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

    What phenomenon involves generating an electrical current from a changing magnetic field?

    <p>Electromagnetic induction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Joseph Henry was able to support 2,063 pounds with his developed electromagnet.

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

    In what year did Michael Faraday make his first discovery of electromagnetism?

    <p>1821</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Maxwell proposed that a changing electric field in space produces a ________ field.

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

    Match the scientists with their contributions:

    <p>Faraday = Developed the concept of electromagnetic induction Henry = Improved electromagnet designs with insulated wire Maxwell = Proposed the relationship between electric and magnetic fields Hertz = Designed experiments to generate and detect electromagnetic waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate speed of electromagnetic waves as concluded by Maxwell?

    <p>3 x 10^8 m/s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    James Clerk Maxwell believed that electromagnetic waves can exist in empty space.

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

    What important principle did Joseph Henry discover related to inductance?

    <p>Self-induction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As the speed decreases, if we change the medium of electromagnetic waves from air to water, the frequency:

    <p>Remains the same</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electromagnetic waves require a medium to propagate.

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

    What is the speed of an electromagnetic wave in a vacuum?

    <p>3.00 x 10^8 m/s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electromagnetic waves consist of changing ______ and ______ fields.

    <p>electric, magnetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is NOT true for electromagnetic waves?

    <p>They travel at different speeds in vacuum, depending on their frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are frequency and wavelength of an electromagnetic wave related?

    <p>They are inversely related.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the electromagnetic waves with their common usage:

    <p>Radio Waves = Communication Microwaves = Heating food Infrared = Remote controls Visible Light = Human vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the wavelength of radio waves broadcasted at a frequency of 675 kHz?

    <p>324 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All electromagnetic waves travel through a vacuum at different speeds.

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

    What is the frequency of a wave whose wavelength is 4.10 x 10^-12 m?

    <p>7.32 x 10^19 Hz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the relationship between the frequency and wavelength of electromagnetic waves?

    <p>Inversely proportional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An electromagnetic wave with a long wavelength has a __________ frequency.

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

    How are the electric and magnetic fields of an electromagnetic wave oriented?

    <p>In phase and perpendicular to each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An oscillator with a charged particle oscillating at a frequency of 300 MHz produces a wavelength of __________.

    <p>1 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Find the frequency of an electromagnetic wave with a wavelength of $2.75 imes 10^{-8}$ m.

    <p>9.17 x 10^{15} Hz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of wave with its characteristic:

    <p>Low frequency = Long wavelength and low energy High frequency = Short wavelength and high energy Mechanical wave = Requires a medium to propagate Electromagnetic wave = Can travel through a vacuum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Electromagnetic Wave Theory

    • Hans Christian Oersted discovered in 1820 that a magnetic needle is deflected when the current in a nearby wire varies
    • André-Marie Ampere conducted experiments to understand the relationship between electric current and magnetism, formulating Ampere's Law
    • Michael Faraday demonstrated electromagnetic induction in 1831, showing that a changing magnetic field can create an electric current
    • Joseph Henry made improvements to electromagnets by insulating the wire, increasing the power of the magnet
    • James Clerk Maxwell theorized that electromagnetic induction could occur in empty space, proposing that changing electric and magnetic fields generate and propagate each other as a form of energy, which he called electromagnetic waves
    • Heinrich Hertz designed an experiment to generate and detect electromagnetic waves, confirming Maxwell's theory

    Properties of Electromagnetic Waves

    • Crest is the highest point of a wave, where the electromagnetic field is strongest
    • Trough is the lowest point of a wave, where the electromagnetic field is weakest
    • Wavelength is the distance between two identical points on consecutive waves, usually measured between crests or troughs
    • Frequency is the number of wavelengths that pass by a point in a given time, measured in Hertz (Hz), where 1 Hz equals one cycle per second
    • Amplitude is a measure of the energy a wave carries, determined by the distance from the midpoint to a crest or trough
    • Electromagnetic waves travel at a constant speed in a given medium, with a speed of c = 3.0 x 108 m/s in a vacuum
    • Electromagnetic waves are disturbances in a field, not a medium
    • Electromagnetic waves consist of electric and magnetic fields that are perpendicular to each other
    • Electromagnetic waves are formed when moving charged particles transfer energy through a field

    Relationship between frequency and wavelength

    • Higher frequency causes shorter wavelength and greater energy

    Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves

    • Electromagnetic waves are propagated as moving charged particles transfer energy through a field, creating disturbances in the electric and magnetic fields.

    Frequency vs. Wavelength

    • A wave with a low frequency will have a long wavelength and relatively low energy.
    • A wave with a high frequency will have a short wavelength and relatively high energy.

    Speed of electromagnetic waves

    • The speed of an electromagnetic wave in a vacuum is constant at 3.00 x 108 m/s.

    Other Key Facts

    • Electromagnetic waves can be reflected.
    • Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum.
    • Electromagnetic waves transport energy.
    • The electric and magnetic fields of an electromagnetic wave are perpendicular to each other.

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