Electromagnetic Waves and Types of Waves

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What is a wave?

A wave refers to a periodic disturbance or oscillation that moves away from a source and carries energy.

What are the two notable categories of waves based on their ability or inability to transmit energy through a vacuum?

  • Surface and body waves
  • Transverse and longitudinal waves
  • Light waves and sound waves
  • Electromagnetic waves and mechanical waves (correct)

Sound waves are an example of electromagnetic waves.

False (B)

What is an electromagnetic wave?

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All light waves are examples of electromagnetic waves.

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What is a mechanical wave?

<p>A mechanical wave is a wave that is not capable of transmitting its energy through a vacuum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

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What is the maximum displacement of particles in a medium from their rest position during one complete oscillation?

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What is the distance between two successive crests or troughs, or between any two identical points on successive waves?

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

What is the number of oscillations per unit time and is measured in hertz (Hz)?

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

What is the equation that represents the relationship between velocity, frequency, and wavelength?

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What does the electromagnetic spectrum describe?

<p>The electromagnetic spectrum describes all the kinds of light, including those the human eye cannot see.</p> Signup and view all the answers

All electromagnetic radiation travels at 186,000 miles (300,000 kilometers) per second, which is the speed of light.

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Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength?

<p>Radio waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of electromagnetic radiation is visible to the human eye?

<p>Visible light (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of electromagnetic radiation with their respective approximate wavelengths.

<p>Radio waves = kilometers to meters Microwaves = millimeters to micrometers Infrared radiation = micrometers to nanometers Visible light = nanometers to nanometers Ultraviolet radiation = nanometers to nanometers X-rays = nanometers to picometers Gamma rays = picometers to less than 10 to the power of -13 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is a Wave?

A periodic disturbance or oscillation that moves away from a source and carries energy.

Electromagnetic Wave

Waves that can transmit energy through a vacuum, like empty space.

Mechanical Wave

Waves that require a medium to transmit energy, meaning they can't travel through empty space.

Trough

The lowest point of a wave.

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Amplitude

The maximum displacement of particles from their rest position during a wave's oscillation.

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Wavelength

The distance between two successive crests or troughs of a wave.

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Wave Height

The distance between the crest and trough of a wave.

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Rest Position

The undisturbed position of particles in a medium before a wave passes through.

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Amplitude (Detailed)

The maximum displacement of particles from their rest position during one complete oscillation.

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Wavelength (Detailed)

The distance between two successive points that are in phase on a wave, like two crests or troughs.

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Frequency

The number of oscillations or cycles a wave completes per unit time.

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Velocity

The speed at which a wave propagates through a medium, calculated by multiplying frequency and wavelength.

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Electromagnetic Spectrum

The entire range of electromagnetic radiation, including all types of light, visible and invisible.

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Visible Light

Electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye. It's a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Radio Waves

Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light. Used in communication and heating.

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Microwaves

Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible light but longer than infrared. Used in ovens and radar.

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Infrared Radiation

Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible light but longer than visible light. We feel it as heat.

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Ultraviolet Rays

Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible light. Can cause sunburn and damage skin.

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X-rays

Electromagnetic radiation with very short wavelengths, highly penetrating. Used in medical imaging.

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Gamma Rays

Electromagnetic radiation with the shortest wavelengths and highest energy. Emitted by radioactive substances.

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How are Electromagnetic Waves Produced?

Electromagnetic waves are produced by the vibration of charged particles. All light waves are examples of electromagnetic waves.

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What is the Speed of Light?

All electromagnetic radiation travels at the speed of light, approximately 186,000 miles (300,000 kilometers) per second.

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What Does the Electromagnetic Spectrum Include?

The electromagnetic spectrum describes all types of electromagnetic radiation. It includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet rays, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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Relationship Between Frequency and Energy

The higher the frequency the higher the energy.

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Relationship Between Frequency and Wavelength

The higher the frequency the shorter the wavelength.

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Relationship Between Frequency and Wavelength (Inverse)

The lower the frequency the longer the wavelength.

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What is a Sound Wave?

It is a mechanical wave that transmits energy through a medium by compressions and rarefactions.

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Compression

It is a region of high pressure in a sound wave

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Rarefaction

It is a region of low pressure in a sound wave.

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Study Notes

Electromagnetic Waves

  • Electromagnetic waves are waves that can transmit energy through a vacuum (empty space).
  • They are produced by the vibration of charged particles.
  • All light waves are examples of electromagnetic waves.

What is a Wave?

  • A wave is a periodic disturbance or oscillation that moves away from a source and carries energy.
  • Waves can travel through space and matter while transferring energy from one place to another.

Types of Waves

  • Waves are categorized based on their ability to transmit energy through a vacuum.
  • Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum.
  • Mechanical waves require a medium to travel through.

Mechanical Waves

  • Mechanical waves need a medium (like air, water, or a solid) to travel through.
  • Sound waves are an example of a mechanical wave.

Parts of a Wave

  • Trough: The lowest point of a wave.
  • Crest: The highest point of a wave.
  • Amplitude: The maximum displacement from the rest position (pertains to the height of the crest or depth of the trough). Measured from the normal undisturbed position.
  • Wavelength (λ): The distance between two successive crests or two successive troughs. It's also the distance between any two identical points on successive waves.
  • Wave Height: Distance between the crest and trough of a wave.
  • Rest Position: The undisturbed position.

Characteristics of a Wave

  • Amplitude: Maximum displacement of particles in a medium from their rest position during complete oscillation. Distance from the equilibrium position to the crest (or trough) of the wave.
  • Wavelength: Distance between two successive points that are in phase (e.g., two adjacent crests or troughs). Often denoted by the symbol λ.
  • Frequency: Number of oscillations per unit time, measured in Hertz (Hz). Often denoted by the symbol f.
  • Velocity: Speed at which the wave propagates through a medium, the product of frequency and wavelength. Indicated by the equation v = fλ.

Electromagnetic Spectrum

  • The electromagnetic spectrum describes all kinds of light, including those that the human eye cannot see.
    • Examples include radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, ultraviolet rays, X-rays, and gamma rays.
  • All light/electromagnetic radiation travels through space at 186,000 miles per second (300,000 kilometers per second).

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