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Who demonstrated the existence of electromagnetic waves?

  • Nikola Tesla
  • Isaac Newton
  • James Clerk Maxwell (correct)
  • Albert Einstein

Electromagnetic waves can be classified into various types, including radio waves and gamma rays.

True (A)

What is the formula for calculating the speed of electromagnetic waves?

Speed = Wavelength x Frequency

Electromagnetic waves are characterized by ________ and frequency.

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Match the following types of electromagnetic waves with their common applications:

<p>Radio waves = Communication Microwaves = Heating food Infrared waves = Night vision devices X-rays = Medical imaging</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of image is always formed by plane mirrors?

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Spherical mirrors can only be concave mirrors.

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What do we call the distance from the mirror to the focal point?

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In a concave mirror, the reflecting surface is located on the ______ side of the mirror.

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

Match the following types of mirrors with their characteristics:

<p>Concave = Reflecting surface is inside Convex = Reflecting surface is outside Plane = Always forms a virtual image Spherical = Can be concave or convex</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist is known for developing equations that unified electricity and magnetism?

<p>James Clerk Maxwell (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Heinrich Hertz proved that light is not an electromagnetic wave.

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What phenomenon did Hans Christian Orsted demonstrate?

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_________ discovered electromagnetic induction, laying the foundation for electric generators and transformers.

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What is the angle of reflection in relation to the angle of incidence?

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Match the scientists with their contributions:

<p>James Clerk Maxwell = Unified electricity and magnetism Heinrich Hertz = Generated and detected radio waves Michael Faraday = Principle of electromagnetic induction André-Marie Ampère = Current-carrying wire behaves like a magnet</p> Signup and view all the answers

Diffuse reflection occurs on smooth surfaces.

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What does a current-carrying wire produce according to André-Marie Ampère?

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What happens during specular reflection?

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The angle of incidence is always equal to the angle of reflection.

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What is an incident ray?

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A __________ image occurs when light rays do not meet at the image, making it appear right side up.

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Angle of Incidence = The angle between the incident ray and the normal line Real Image = Image created when light rays intersect Absorption = Transfer of energy from light waves to matter Normal Line = Line that divides incident and reflected rays</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of mirror produces a real image?

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All reflections of light rays result in a virtual image.

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Define scattering in the context of light.

<p>Reflection of light by particles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength?

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

All electromagnetic waves require a medium to travel.

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Who discovered the existence of infrared radiation?

<p>Sir William Herschel</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ____ is the distance between any two consecutive identical points on a waveform.

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

Which of the following uses microwaves?

<p>Cooking food (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ultraviolet light has a longer wavelength than visible light.

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What term describes the highest point of a wave?

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

The speed of electromagnetic waves is approximately ____ m/s.

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

Match the type of electromagnetic radiation with its use:

<p>Microwaves = Cooking food and radar Infrared = Temperature detection X-ray = Medical imaging Gamma Ray = Cancer treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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What type of images are formed by diverging lenses?

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The chief ray passes through the center of curvature of the mirror.

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When an object is placed between the focal point and twice the focal length of a thin diverging lens, what characteristics does the image have?

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The ray that leaves a point on the object and immediately passes through the focal point is known as the ______.

<p>focal ray</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following rays with their descriptions:

<p>Principal ray = Leaves object parallel to the principal axis Focal ray = Leaves object and passes through the focal point Chief ray = Passes through the center of curvature</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when an object is placed at a distance less than one focal length from a thin converging lens?

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A ray that is parallel to the principal axis will reflect through the focal point after hitting the mirror.

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The inner side of a concave mirror acts like a ______ mirror.

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Flashcards

Electromagnetic Waves

Transverse waves carrying energy from one place to another, made up of oscillating electric and magnetic fields.

Wave Period

The time taken for one complete wave cycle (crest to crest or trough to trough).

Speed of EM Waves

Calculated by multiplying the wavelength and frequency of the wave.

Electromagnetic Spectrum

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, arranged by wavelength or frequency.

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Electromagnetic Radiation

Another name for EM waves; carries energy with oscillating electric and magnetic fields.

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Wavelength (λ)

The distance between two identical points on a wave, like two crests or two troughs.

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Frequency (v)

The number of waves that pass a fixed point in one second.

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Photon

A tiny packet of energy associated with electromagnetic radiation.

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EM Spectrum

The entire range of electromagnetic radiation organized by wavelength or frequency.

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Radio Waves

The longest wavelength EM waves used for radio and television signals.

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Microwaves

High frequency EM waves used in communication and cooking.

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Infrared

EM waves with longer wavelengths than visible light, used to determine temperature.

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Visible Light

The portion of the EM spectrum that humans can see, from red to violet.

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Ultraviolet

Shorter wavelength EM waves than visible light, found in sunlight and used to authenticate documents.

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X-rays

High energy EM waves with strong penetrating power, used in medical imaging.

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Reflection

The bouncing back of light waves when they hit a surface. There are two types: regular and diffuse.

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Regular Reflection

Reflection where all light rays bounce back in the same direction, creating a clear image. Happens on smooth surfaces like mirrors.

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Diffuse Reflection

Reflection where light rays bounce back in different directions, causing blurry or scattered images. Occurs on rough surfaces.

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Incident Ray

The ray of light that strikes a surface.

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Reflected Ray

The ray of light that bounces back from a surface after reflection.

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Normal Line

An imaginary line perpendicular to the surface at the point where the incident ray strikes.

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Angle of Incidence

The angle between the incident ray and the normal line.

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Angle of Reflection

The angle between the reflected ray and the normal line.

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Who unified Electricity and Magnetism?

James Clerk Maxwell developed equations that showed the relationship between electricity and magnetism, demonstrating that changing electric fields create magnetic fields and vice versa, leading to the discovery of electromagnetic waves.

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Who proved Maxwell's predictions?

Heinrich Hertz provided experimental evidence of electromagnetic waves and showed their connection to light. Hertz confirmed Maxwell's predictions by generating and detecting radio waves, proving that light is an electromagnetic wave.

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What did Orsted discover?

Hans Christian Orsted demonstrated the magnetic effect based on the direction of current. Orsted discovered that an electric current passing through a wire creates a magnetic field, linking electricity and magnetism.

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What is Electromagnetic Induction?

Michael Faraday formulated the principle behind electromagnetic induction. Faraday discovered that a changing magnetic field can induce an electric current laying the foundation for electric generators and transformers.

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How does a current-carrying wire behave?

André-Marie Ampère showed how a current-carrying wire behaves like a magnet. Ampère's work on electromagnetism demonstrated that a wire carrying an electric current produces a magnetic field, influencing nearby magnets or current-carrying wires.

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What is Diffuse Reflection?

Reflected rays go in different directions; happens in rough-textured or uneven surfaces.

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What is Specular Reflection?

Reflected rays go in the same direction; happens in smooth surfaces.

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What are the Laws of Reflection?

The angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection. The incident ray, the reflected ray, and the normal are all in the same plane.

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Plane Mirror Image

An image formed by a flat mirror that is virtual, upright, and the same size as the object.

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Object and Image Distance (Plane Mirror)

The distance between the object and the plane mirror is equal to the distance between the mirror and the image.

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Concave Mirror

A spherical mirror where the reflecting surface is on the inside of the sphere. It can create real or virtual images, depending on the object's position.

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Convex Mirror

A spherical mirror where the reflecting surface is on the outside of the sphere. It always forms virtual, upright, and smaller images.

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Focal Point (Mirror)

The point where parallel light rays converge after reflecting off a concave mirror, or the point from which they appear to diverge after reflecting off a convex mirror.

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Principal Ray

A ray of light that travels parallel to the principal axis of a mirror or lens and reflects/refracts through the focal point.

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Focal Ray

A ray of light that travels from a point on an object and passes through the focal point of a mirror or lens.

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Chief Ray

A ray of light that travels from a point on an object and passes through the center of curvature of a mirror or lens.

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Virtual Image

An image that appears to be behind a mirror or lens, but cannot be projected onto a screen.

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Real Image

An image that is formed by the actual intersection of light rays and can be projected onto a screen.

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Upright Image

An image that is oriented the same way as the object in terms of top and bottom.

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Study Notes

Electromagnetic Waves

  • Electromagnetic waves carry energy from one place to another.
  • James Clerk Maxwell showed fluctuating electric and magnetic fields can create propagating electromagnetic waves.
  • EM waves travel at the speed of light.
  • Types of EM waves include radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.
  • EM waves are characterized by wavelength and frequency. Stronger waves have higher frequencies and shorter wavelengths.
  • EM radiation has characteristics of both a particle and a wave (wave-particle duality).

Parts of a Wave

  • Crest: Highest point of a wave.
  • Trough: Lowest point of a wave.
  • Wavelength (λ): Distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.
  • Amplitude: Distance from the midpoint to the crest or trough.
  • Wave Frequency (v): Number of waves that pass a point per unit time.
  • Wave Period: Time required for one complete wave cycle.

Types of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR)

  • Radio waves: Longest wavelengths, used in communication.
  • Microwaves: High frequency, used in telecommunications, cooking, and radar.
  • Infrared: Longer wavelengths than visible light, associated with heat.
  • Visible light: Detected by the human eye. Red has the longest wavelength, violet the shortest.
  • Ultraviolet (UV): Shorter wavelength than visible light, used in some medical applications and to detect security markings.
  • X-rays: Higher frequency than UV, used in medical imaging and security.
  • Gamma rays: Highest frequency, emitted by radioactive materials, used in medical treatments.

Reflection

  • Light can reflect off materials in two ways: diffusely (scattered in different directions), or regularly/specularly (reflected in one direction).
  • Angle of incidence = angle of reflection.
  • Incident ray, reflected ray, and normal are in the same plane.

Laws of Reflection

  • The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.
  • The incident ray, the reflected ray, and the normal all lie in the same plane.

Scientists and Their Contributions

  • James Clerk Maxwell: Developed equations relating electricity and magnetism, showing their interrelationship.
  • Heinrich Hertz: Provided experimental evidence of electromagnetic waves.
  • Hans Christian Ørsted: Demonstrated a magnetic effect based on electrical current direction.
  • Michael Faraday: Developed the principle of electromagnetic induction.

Mirrors

  • Plane mirrors: Flat mirrors produce virtual, upright, and same-size images. The image is reversed left to right.
  • Spherical mirrors: Curved mirrors, can be concave (converging) or convex (diverging). Focal point and focal length are key characteristics. Images formed by these mirrors depend on the object's position relative to the focal points.

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