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What is the primary purpose of using the formula v = f λ in wave physics?
What is the primary purpose of using the formula v = f λ in wave physics?
- To explain the behavior of longitudinal waves
- To describe the properties of transverse waves
- To calculate the speed of light in a vacuum
- To determine the frequency of a wave given its wavelength and speed (correct)
What is the main difference between ionising and non-ionising radiation?
What is the main difference between ionising and non-ionising radiation?
- Ionising radiation has a higher frequency than non-ionising radiation
- Ionising radiation has enough energy to remove electrons from atoms, while non-ionising radiation does not (correct)
- Ionising radiation has a shorter wavelength than non-ionising radiation
- Ionising radiation is only found in the visible spectrum, while non-ionising radiation is found in the electromagnetic spectrum
What property of a sound wave determines its pitch?
What property of a sound wave determines its pitch?
- Speed
- Amplitude
- Frequency (correct)
- Wavelength
What is the term for the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another?
What is the term for the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another?
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What is the term for the ability of a wave to oscillate in multiple directions?
What is the term for the ability of a wave to oscillate in multiple directions?
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