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What causes rain clouds to appear mostly gray?
What causes rain clouds to appear mostly gray?
- They generate additional light through chemical reactions.
- They reflect only blue light effectively.
- They primarily absorb all wavelengths of light.
- They scatter light in the atmosphere and absorb other colors. (correct)
Which process occurs first in the formation of a rainbow?
Which process occurs first in the formation of a rainbow?
- Refraction (correct)
- Reflection
- Scattering
- Absorption
What principle states that the speed of light is constant regardless of the observer's frame of reference?
What principle states that the speed of light is constant regardless of the observer's frame of reference?
- Principle of Spatial Dynamics
- Principle of Invariance
- Principle of Light Consistency
- Principle of Relativity (correct)
What happens to time for an object moving at a speed approaching that of light, relative to a stationary observer?
What happens to time for an object moving at a speed approaching that of light, relative to a stationary observer?
What is described as the phenomenon where two spatially separated events may not be perceived as simultaneous by all observers?
What is described as the phenomenon where two spatially separated events may not be perceived as simultaneous by all observers?
How does mass influence the structure of space-time according to general relativity?
How does mass influence the structure of space-time according to general relativity?
Which of the following is a consequence of length contraction?
Which of the following is a consequence of length contraction?
What is the effect of UV rays compared to visible light?
What is the effect of UV rays compared to visible light?
Flashcards
Speed of Light Constant
Speed of Light Constant
The speed of light in a vacuum is the same for all observers, regardless of the motion of the light source or the observer.
Mass-Energy Equivalence
Mass-Energy Equivalence
Mass and energy are interchangeable; a small amount of mass can be converted to a tremendous amount of energy.
Time Dilation
Time Dilation
Time passes slower for objects moving at high speeds relative to a stationary observer.
Length Contraction
Length Contraction
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Special Relativity
Special Relativity
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Principle of Relativity
Principle of Relativity
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Relativity of Simultaneity
Relativity of Simultaneity
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Gravitational Redshift
Gravitational Redshift
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Study Notes
Red Light and UV Rays
- Photographers use red light in dark rooms
- UV rays have more energy and shorter wavelengths than visible light
- UV rays can cause sunburn
Color Perception
- The color we see depends on which parts of light are absorbed and reflected
Rainbow Formation
- The correct sequence for rainbow formation is refraction, reflection, and refraction
- A secondary rainbow is above the primary rainbow and is wider
Electromagnetic Theory
- Heinrich Hertz's discoveries confirmed Maxwell's electromagnetic theory
- Hertz's spark gap transmitter produced radio waves
Special Theory of Relativity
- Developed by Albert Einstein
- Explains how space and time are linked for objects moving at constant speed in a straight line
- Two key principles:
- Principle of relativity
- Principle of the speed of light
- Mass-energy equivalence: Everything with mass also has inherent energy
- Time dilation: Time appears slower for objects traveling near the speed of light compared to stationary clocks – clocks in space time are slower.
- Relativity of simultaneity: If two events are separated in space, it is impossible to say they occur simultaneously
- Length contraction: Length of objects decreases for objects moving near the speed of light
- Special Relativity is based on these two fundamental ideas.
General Theory of Relativity
- Mass curves spacetime.
- Time slows down and frequency decreases as wavelength increases when moving against a gravitational field.
- Gravitational redshift: Wavelengths increase due to gravity.
- Gravitational curvature: Everything moves relative to a frame of reference.
- General relativity describes how massive objects distort/bend space.
- Precession: Change in the orientation of a rotating axis
Relativistic Concepts
- Black hole: Slow rate of fall
- Big Bang theory: The universe began as a singularity and expanded but maintains a constant average density
- Steady State theory: The universe is always expanding maintaining constant average density.
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