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Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between wavelength, frequency, and speed of a wave?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between wavelength, frequency, and speed of a wave?
- Wavelength is independent of both frequency and speed.
- Wavelength is directly proportional to both frequency and speed.
- Wavelength is directly proportional to frequency and inversely proportional to speed.
- Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency and directly proportional to speed. (correct)
A ray of light travels from water (n = 1.33) into air (n = 1.00) at an angle of incidence of 40 degrees. What phenomenon might occur, and why?
A ray of light travels from water (n = 1.33) into air (n = 1.00) at an angle of incidence of 40 degrees. What phenomenon might occur, and why?
- Total internal reflection, because the angle of incidence is less than the critical angle.
- Total internal reflection, because the angle of incidence is greater than the critical angle.
- Refraction, because the light ray bends away from the normal. (correct)
- Refraction, because the light ray bends towards the normal.
During a hot summer day, you observe a mirage on a road. Which of the following best explains the formation of this optical phenomenon?
During a hot summer day, you observe a mirage on a road. Which of the following best explains the formation of this optical phenomenon?
- Dust particles in the air are scattering light, creating an illusion.
- Light is refracted due to varying densities of air at different temperatures. (correct)
- The atmosphere is undergoing total internal reflection.
- The road is acting as a perfect reflector, creating a virtual image.
How does an increase in temperature relate to the kinetic and potential energy of the atoms within a system?
How does an increase in temperature relate to the kinetic and potential energy of the atoms within a system?
Which of the following explains why evaporation leads to cooling?
Which of the following explains why evaporation leads to cooling?
A metal block with a mass of 2.0 kg absorbs 1000 J of heat, and its temperature rises by 5°C. What is the specific heat capacity of the metal?
A metal block with a mass of 2.0 kg absorbs 1000 J of heat, and its temperature rises by 5°C. What is the specific heat capacity of the metal?
An object emits electromagnetic radiation with a peak wavelength of $10 \mu m$. If Wien's constant is $2.898 \times 10^{-3} m\cdot K$, what is the temperature of the object?
An object emits electromagnetic radiation with a peak wavelength of $10 \mu m$. If Wien's constant is $2.898 \times 10^{-3} m\cdot K$, what is the temperature of the object?
Which of the following best demonstrates the application of energy transfer and change of state concepts to climate change?
Which of the following best demonstrates the application of energy transfer and change of state concepts to climate change?
Flashcards
Electromagnetic Waves
Electromagnetic Waves
Waves that travel at the speed of light in a vacuum and don't need a medium to travel.
Wavelength Factors
Wavelength Factors
A wave's length is determined by its speed in a medium and how often it oscillates.
Refraction
Refraction
The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.
Critical Angle
Critical Angle
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Celsius to Kelvin
Celsius to Kelvin
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Conduction
Conduction
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Convection
Convection
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Wien's Law
Wien's Law
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Study Notes
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Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves.
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They travel at the same speed, c, in a vacuum.
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Mechanical waves require a medium to propagate, unlike electromagnetic waves.
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Relationships between wave characteristics: v = fλ, f = 1/T.
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Where:
- v is wave speed
- f is frequency
- λ is wavelength
- T is period
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Wavelength is a result of velocity and frequency.
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Velocity is determined by the medium.
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Frequency is determined by the source.
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Solar electromagnetic radiation includes:
- Ultraviolet
- Visible light
- Infrared
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The electromagnetic spectrum includes:
- Radio waves
- Microwaves
- Infrared
- Visible light
- Ultraviolet
- X-rays
- Gamma rays
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Different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum have different wavelengths and frequencies.
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Each region has different uses in society.
Wave behavior
- Refraction follows Snell’s Law: n1sin(θ1) = n2sin(θ2) and n1v1 = n2v2.
- Total internal reflection and critical angle adhere to: n1sin(θc) = n2sin(90º).
Optical Phenomena
- Rainbows and mirages are optical phenomena.
Optical Fibers
- Light transmission through optical fibers is used for communication.
Temperature Scales
- Convert between Celsius and Kelvin scales.
Thermal Energy
- An increase in temperature corresponds to an increase in thermal energy.
- Thermal energy consists of kinetic and potential energy of atoms.
Heat Transfer
- Conduction: Heat transfer within a material or between materials that are in direct contact.
- Convection: Heat transfer by the movement of a fluid (liquid or gas).
- Radiation: Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves.
Cooling by Evaporation
- Evaporation causes cooling due to the kinetic energy model.
Energy and Temperature
- Energy required to raise the temperature of a substance: Q = mcΔT.
- Where:
- Q is the heat energy
- m is the mass
- c is the specific heat capacity
- ΔT is the change in temperature
- Where:
- Energy required to change the state of a substance: Q = mL.
- Where:
- Q is the heat energy
- m is the mass
- L is the latent heat
- Where:
Wien’s Law
- Peak wavelength of radiated electromagnetic radiation is calculated using Wien’s Law: λmaxT = constant.
Electromagnetic Spectrum
- The total energy across the electromagnetic spectrum emitted by objects varies at different temperatures.
Application
- Concepts of energy transfer, energy transformation, temperature change, and change of state apply to climate change and global warming.
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