Electromagnetic Waves and Properties
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How can an improvised electric motor be made to rotate slower?

  • Decrease the distance between the two magnetic poles
  • Remove one of the dry cells (correct)
  • Use a bigger magnet
  • Increase the number of turns in the coil

Which statement best describes a solenoid?

  • It is a current-carrying wire that shows the direction of the current
  • It is a coil of wire that conducts electricity
  • It is a current-carrying coil of wire with many loops (correct)
  • It is a coil of wire that acts like a magnet

Electromagnetic induction is applied in all the following EXCEPT:

  • Energy efficient burners
  • Energy efficient motors
  • Generating electricity
  • Using a magnet to separate metal scraps (correct)

Which combination of actions will induce electric current?

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What is the relationship between the number of coils in a solenoid and the induced emf?

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What device is primarily used to convert electricity into mechanical movement?

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

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In a plane mirror, the image of the object appears to have which characteristic?

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Which type of mirror reflects incident light rays and spreads them outwards?

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What characteristic of electromagnetic waves is true regardless of the wave's frequency?

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What action changes the amplitude of an AM radio wave?

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Which statement is true regarding the reflection of light in curved mirrors?

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How is the relationship between the wavelength and frequency of electromagnetic waves best described?

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What type of image is formed by a converging lens when the object is located beyond the focal point?

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Which electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength?

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In a simple microscope, what is the main purpose of the convex lens?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between frequency and wavelength of electromagnetic waves?

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What is a characteristic of virtual images formed by mirrors?

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Flashcards

Slowing an electric motor

Reduce the speed of an electric motor by reducing the voltage (e.g., using fewer batteries).

Solenoid

A coil of wire that acts like a magnet when carrying an electric current.

Electromagnetic induction

Producing an electric current by changing a magnetic field.

Inducing electric current

Methods include changing the magnetic field strength, rotating a coil in a magnetic field, or changing the electromotive force.

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Solenoid coils & induced emf

More coils lead to more induced voltage.

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Electric motor

Device converting electricity into mechanical motion.

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Electromagnetic waves high energy

Waves with high frequencies and/or short wavelengths have more energy.

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Maxwell's discovery

Light is an electromagnetic wave—a combo of electric and magnetic fields.

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Electromagnetic wave generator

An accelerating charge creates electromagnetic waves.

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EM wave type

Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves.

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Plane mirror reflection angle

The angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection.

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Plane mirror image

Virtual, upright, same size as the object.

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Convex mirror image

Always virtual, upright, and reduced.

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Ray diagrams use

To find image locations and describe mirrors.

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AM radio wave change

AM radio waves' amplitudes change with the audio.

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Magnification

The ratio of the image size to the object size in a lens or mirror system.

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Real Image

An image formed by the actual convergence of light rays, which can be projected onto a screen.

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Virtual Image

An image formed by the apparent intersection of light rays, which cannot be projected onto a screen.

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Electromagnetic Spectrum

The range of all possible electromagnetic waves, ordered by frequency and wavelength.

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Compound Microscope

A microscope using two lenses: an objective lens for primary magnification and an eyepiece for further magnification.

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Study Notes

Electromagnetic Waves and Properties

  • Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves consisting of oscillating electric and magnetic fields perpendicular to each other and to the direction of wave propagation.
  • Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum.

Types of Electromagnetic Waves

  • Electromagnetic waves are categorized by their wavelength and frequency, ranging from radio waves to gamma rays. Different types have different energies.
  • Examples include radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

Electromagnetic Spectrum

  • The electromagnetic spectrum shows the range of electromagnetic radiation, ordered by increasing frequency and decreasing wavelength.

Properties of Electromagnetic Waves

  • Frequency and wavelength are inversely proportional (as one increases, the other decreases).
  • Energy is directly proportional to frequency (higher frequency means higher energy).
  • The speed of all electromagnetic waves in a vacuum is constant: approximately 3 x 10⁸ m/s.

Wave Interactions

  • Reflection: Electromagnetic waves can bounce off a surface.
  • Refraction: Electromagnetic waves can change direction when passing from one medium to another with different densities.
  • Diffraction: Electromagnetic waves can bend around an obstacle or spread out after passing through a narrow opening.

Electromagnetic Induction

  • Electromagnetic induction occurs when a changing magnetic field produces an electromotive force (EMF) and a current in a conductor.
  • The induced EMF is proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux.

Electromagnetic Devices

  • Electromagnetic devices utilize electromagnetic principles for different purposes, such as motors, generators, and electromagnetic induction.
  • Electric motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.
  • Solenoids are coils of wire that produce a magnetic field when current flows through them.

Characteristics of Mirrors

  • Concave mirrors converge light rays to a focal point.
  • Convex mirrors diverge light rays, creating a virtual image.
  • Plane mirrors create a virtual image that is the same size as the object.

Image Formation

  • Real images are formed where light rays actually converge.
  • Virtual images are formed where light rays appear to converge.
  • Images formed by curved mirrors can be inverted, upright, enlarged, or reduced.

Light and Color

  • White light is composed of a spectrum of colors (ROYGBIV).
  • Different colors of light have different wavelengths and frequencies.
  • The color of an object depends on the wavelengths of light it reflects.

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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of electromagnetic waves, including their nature, types, and spectrum. You'll explore the relationship between wavelength, frequency, and energy, gaining a deeper understanding of how these waves propagate. Perfect for students studying physics or related fields.

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