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What is the formula that relates the velocity of a wave to its frequency and wavelength?
What is the formula that relates the velocity of a wave to its frequency and wavelength?
- v = f - λ
- v = f λ (correct)
- v = λ / f
- v = f / λ
What type of radiation has enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from atoms, resulting in damage to living cells?
What type of radiation has enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from atoms, resulting in damage to living cells?
- Particle radiation
- Electromagnetic radiation
- Ionising radiation (correct)
- Non-ionising radiation
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?
- Diffraction
- Refraction (correct)
- Absorption
- Reflection
What is the term for a disturbance that travels through a medium and transfers energy from one point to another?
What is the term for a disturbance that travels through a medium and transfers energy from one point to another?
What is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye?
What is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye?
What is the main difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?
What is the main difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?
What is the primary reason why sound waves interact differently with various materials?
What is the primary reason why sound waves interact differently with various materials?
What is the purpose of using different types of lenses and mirrors?
What is the purpose of using different types of lenses and mirrors?
How does radiation affect the human body?
How does radiation affect the human body?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes wave radiation from particle radiation?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes wave radiation from particle radiation?
