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What is the fundamental principle of conservation of energy?
What is the fundamental principle of conservation of energy?
What is the formula to calculate the gravitational potential energy of an object?
What is the formula to calculate the gravitational potential energy of an object?
What does the kinetic energy of an object depend on?
What does the kinetic energy of an object depend on?
What is the unit of power equal to?
What is the unit of power equal to?
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What is thermal energy related to?
What is thermal energy related to?
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What is the result of a tiny amount of mass being converted into energy?
What is the result of a tiny amount of mass being converted into energy?
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What occurs when a helium nucleus is formed from two hydrogen nuclei in a fusion reaction?
What occurs when a helium nucleus is formed from two hydrogen nuclei in a fusion reaction?
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What is the term for the quantity of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a substance by one unit?
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What is the term for the ability to do work in physics?
What is the term for the ability to do work in physics?
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What is the process by which plants produce sugar and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water?
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What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes thermal energy from other forms of energy?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes thermal energy from other forms of energy?
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What is the term for the energy that can travel through empty space or a vacuum?
What is the term for the energy that can travel through empty space or a vacuum?
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What type of reaction involves the release of more energy than it absorbs?
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What is the process by which energy is released in nuclear power plants?
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What is the term for the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds?
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What is the primary function of cellular respiration in cells?
What is the primary function of cellular respiration in cells?
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What is the relationship between wave speed, frequency, and wavelength?
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What is the primary difference between mechanical and electromagnetic waves?
What is the primary difference between mechanical and electromagnetic waves?
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What is the relationship between the wavelength and frequency of a wave?
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What is the main factor that affects the speed of sound through different mediums?
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What is the relationship between the speed of sound and temperature?
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What is the range of frequencies that humans can detect?
What is the range of frequencies that humans can detect?
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What is the type of light that can cause sunburns?
What is the type of light that can cause sunburns?
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What is the order of the electromagnetic spectrum from lowest frequency to highest?
What is the order of the electromagnetic spectrum from lowest frequency to highest?
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What corresponds to a particular color in the visible light spectrum?
What corresponds to a particular color in the visible light spectrum?
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When does the bending of light waves occur?
When does the bending of light waves occur?
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What is the ratio of the angles of incidence and refraction related to?
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What type of interference occurs when two waves overlap at a crest and trough?
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What is the apparent change in the frequency of waves emitted by a wave source due to?
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What is the result of the combination of reflection and constructive interference?
What is the result of the combination of reflection and constructive interference?
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What occurs when the frequency of a light wave matches the natural frequency of the object it hits?
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What type of reflection occurs when a light wave strikes a rough surface?
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What is the term for the degree to which an object blocks light from passing through?
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What occurs when light waves pass completely through an object they strike?
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What is the portion of a musical instrument that resonates?
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What was the main argument made by Christian Huygens against the particle theory of light?
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What was the significance of Christopher Young's Double Slit Experiment?
What was the significance of Christopher Young's Double Slit Experiment?
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What was the main challenge faced by the wave theory in explaining the photoelectric effect?
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What is the term used to describe the property of light that allows it to exhibit both wave-like and particle-like behavior?
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What is the process by which a beam of light is spread out as it passes through an aperture or across the edge of an object?
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What is the result of a tiny amount of mass being converted into energy, according to Einstein's famous equation?
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What is the primary reason why the gravitational potential energy of an object increases as its height increases?
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What happens in a typical fission reaction, like those in nuclear power plants?
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Which type of energy is converted into heat energy when an object moves down an inclined plane?
Which type of energy is converted into heat energy when an object moves down an inclined plane?
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What is the specific heat capacity of a substance defined as?
What is the specific heat capacity of a substance defined as?
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What is the term used to describe the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred?
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What is the term for the energy transferred from one substance to another due to a temperature difference?
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What is the characteristic of an object that determines its thermal energy?
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What is the process by which plants produce sugar and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water?
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What is the unit of power that is equal to one joule per second?
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What is the primary mechanism by which thermal energy is transferred?
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What is the characteristic that distinguishes radiant energy from other forms of energy?
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What is the primary source of energy that supports life on Earth?
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What is the process by which energy is released in stars like the Sun?
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What is the primary function of cellular respiration in cells?
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What is the primary characteristic of exothermic reactions?
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What is the relationship between wave speed, frequency, and wavelength?
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What affects the speed of sound through different mediums?
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What type of waves require a medium to propagate?
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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency of a wave?
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What occurs when the frequency of a light wave matches the natural frequency of the object it hits?
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What is the degree to which an object blocks light from passing through?
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What type of reflection occurs when a light wave strikes a smooth surface?
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What is the portion of a musical instrument that resonates?
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What happens when light waves pass completely through an object they strike?
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What is the relationship between the frequency and wavelength of a sound wave?
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What is the type of electromagnetic radiation that can cause sunburns?
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What is the range of frequencies that humans can detect?
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What is the primary difference between mechanical and electromagnetic waves?
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What corresponds to a particular color in the visible light spectrum?
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What occurs when light waves enter an object with a different density?
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What is the term for the number that describes how a medium refracts a wave?
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What type of interference occurs when two waves with the same frequency overlap and produce a wave with a larger amplitude?
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What is the apparent change in the frequency of waves emitted by a wave source when it and/or the observer are moving towards or away from each other?
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What is the result of the combination of reflection and constructive interference?
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What was the main argument made by Christian Huygens against the particle theory of light?
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What did Christopher Young's Double Slit Experiment demonstrate?
What did Christopher Young's Double Slit Experiment demonstrate?
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What was the main challenge faced by the wave theory in explaining the photoelectric effect?
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What is the term used to describe the property of light that allows it to exhibit both wave-like and particle-like behavior?
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What is the process by which a beam of light is spread out as it passes through an aperture or across the edge of an object?
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Study Notes
Conservation of Energy
- Energy is neither created nor destroyed, only transformed from one type to another
- Gravitational potential energy (GPE) is based on an object's height and calculated using the equation: GPE = mgh
- Kinetic energy is greater if an object moves faster and calculated using the equation: KE = 1/2mv^2
Power
- Power is the rate of work done over time, measured in units of horsepower (Hp), Watts (W), or joules per second (J/s)
- Mechanical power is the output of work done by a system over time, while electrical power is the amount of energy moved within a circuit over time
- Torque and angular velocity can be used to calculate mechanical power, while voltage and current can be used to calculate electrical power
Thermal Energy
- Thermal energy is the energy an object or system has due to the movement of its particles
- Thermal energy is both a type of kinetic energy and capable of doing work
- Thermal energy can be transferred through convection, conduction, and radiation
Radiant Energy
- Radiant energy is a type of energy that can transfer through empty space or a vacuum
- Radiant energy comes in the form of electromagnetic radiation and gravitational radiation
- All radiant energy travels at the speed of light, or approximately 300,000,000 meters per second in a vacuum
- Radiometry can be used to measure radiation flux in units of watts or joules per second
Chemical Energy
- Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds
- Chemical energy is a form of potential energy
- Breaking atomic bonds requires energy, while forming new bonds releases energy
- Exothermic reactions involve substances that release more energy than they absorb, while endothermic reactions absorb more energy than they release
Nuclear Energy
- Nuclear energy is a form of energy released from the nucleus of atoms
- Nuclear energy is released through fission reactions when large atoms are split apart, or fusion reactions when small atoms are fused together
- Einstein's work on mass-energy equivalence helps explain how nuclear energy is possible
Heat and Temperature
- Heat is a form of energy that can be transferred from one body to another
- Heat causes thermal expansion of objects over the length, area, or volume dimensions
- The heat energy required to raise the temperature of a substance depends on the mass of the substance, the nature of the substance, and the temperature difference
- The heat capacity or thermal capacity of a body is the quantity of heat energy that results in a unit change in the temperature of the body
Energy and Living Organisms
- Energy is the ability to do work
- All living organisms require energy for survival and reproduction
- The sun provides energy for the entire planet, which is then transformed into more usable forms for living organisms
- Plants utilize photosynthesis to produce sugar and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water
- Cellular respiration is the synthesis of ATP using energy released by the breakdown of sugar to carbon dioxide and water
Waves
- A wave is a vibration or disturbance that travels from one point to another and carries energy
- Wave propagation refers to the movement of waves
- All waves have frequency, amplitude, wavelength, and wave speed
- Wave speed is determined using the equation: v = fλ
- Factors that affect wave speed include tension, rigidity, density, and temperature
Sound Waves
- Sound is a type of energy that vibrates and moves in waves
- Sound waves are longitudinal waves that require a medium in which to travel
- The amplitude of a sound wave is a reflection of how much energy is carried, which contributes to the intensity of the sound
- The frequency of a sound wave is perceived as pitch
- Humans can detect pitches within the acoustic range of 20 to 20,000 Hz
Electromagnetic Radiation
- Electromagnetic radiation is a wave that propagates through space, carrying energy at the speed of light
- Electromagnetic radiation includes seven types of light: radio waves, microwaves, infrared light, visible light, ultraviolet light, X-rays, and gamma rays
- The electromagnetic spectrum is listed in order from lowest frequency to highest and from longest wavelength to shortest
Color
- Color is a form of electromagnetic radiation
- Human eyes are specialized organs that detect electromagnetic radiation
- The visible light spectrum is normally divided into seven pure spectral colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet
- Each frequency corresponds to a particular color
Resonance
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Resonance is an occurrence in physics where a specific frequency of vibration causes a nearby object to increase the amplitude at which it vibrates
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Resonant frequency is the frequency at which an object naturally vibrates
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Resonance occurs in RLC circuits, musical instruments, and light waves### Interaction of Light with Objects
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When a light wave's frequency matches the resonance frequency of an object, absorption occurs.
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If all frequencies of the light wave match the resonance frequency of the object, the light wave will be completely absorbed.
Classification of Objects
- Objects can be classified as opaque, transparent, or translucent based on how they interact with light.
- Opacity is the degree to which an object blocks light from passing through.
Absorption and Reflection
- Light waves are absorbed when their frequency matches the natural frequency of the object they hit.
- When the frequency of the light wave does not match the natural frequency of the object, it is reflected.
- There are two types of reflection: specular and diffuse.
Transmission
- When light waves pass completely through an object, it is called transmission.
- Energy from the light wave passes to nearby atoms until it exits the other side of the material.
- Snell's Law states that the speed of the light wave remains constant in this situation.
Refraction
- When light waves do not completely pass through an object, but bend as they enter it, it is called refraction.
- Refraction occurs if the light wave enters an object with a different density.
- The bending of light waves is called refraction, and the object is translucent.
Refraction and Snell's Law
- When a wave passes from one medium to another, it bends, and this is known as refraction.
- Snell's Law states that the ratio of the angles of incidence and refraction is equal to the inverse ratio of the indices of refraction.
Wave Interference
- Wave interference occurs when two waves make contact.
- There are two types of wave interference: constructive and destructive interference.
Doppler Effect
- The Doppler effect is the apparent change in the frequency of waves emitted by a wave source when it and/or the observer are moving toward or away from each other.
- The actual frequency does not change, but the apparent frequency of the waves is changed.
Nature of Light
- For hundreds of years, physicists debated whether light is a wave or a particle.
- The debate was resolved with the discovery of wave-particle duality, which states that light has both properties.
Properties of Light
- The properties of light are intensity (or brightness), direction, frequency (or color), and polarization.
Reflection and Refraction
- Reflection is when light bounces off shiny, reflective surfaces.
- Refraction is when light bends when it moves from one medium to another.
Diffraction
- Diffraction is the process by which a beam of light is spread out as it passes through an aperture or across the edge of an object.
- When light passes through an aperture and diffracts, it produces an interference pattern.
Conservation of Energy
- Energy is neither created nor destroyed, only transformed from one type to another
- Gravitational potential energy (GPE) is based on an object's height and calculated using the equation: GPE = mgh
- Kinetic energy is greater if an object moves faster and calculated using the equation: KE = 1/2mv^2
Power
- Power is the rate of work done over time, measured in units of horsepower (Hp), Watts (W), or joules per second (J/s)
- Mechanical power is the output of work done by a system over time, while electrical power is the amount of energy moved within a circuit over time
- Torque and angular velocity can be used to calculate mechanical power, while voltage and current can be used to calculate electrical power
Thermal Energy
- Thermal energy is the energy an object or system has due to the movement of its particles
- Thermal energy is both a type of kinetic energy and capable of doing work
- Thermal energy can be transferred through convection, conduction, and radiation
Radiant Energy
- Radiant energy is a type of energy that can transfer through empty space or a vacuum
- Radiant energy comes in the form of electromagnetic radiation and gravitational radiation
- All radiant energy travels at the speed of light, or approximately 300,000,000 meters per second in a vacuum
- Radiometry can be used to measure radiation flux in units of watts or joules per second
Chemical Energy
- Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds
- Chemical energy is a form of potential energy
- Breaking atomic bonds requires energy, while forming new bonds releases energy
- Exothermic reactions involve substances that release more energy than they absorb, while endothermic reactions absorb more energy than they release
Nuclear Energy
- Nuclear energy is a form of energy released from the nucleus of atoms
- Nuclear energy is released through fission reactions when large atoms are split apart, or fusion reactions when small atoms are fused together
- Einstein's work on mass-energy equivalence helps explain how nuclear energy is possible
Heat and Temperature
- Heat is a form of energy that can be transferred from one body to another
- Heat causes thermal expansion of objects over the length, area, or volume dimensions
- The heat energy required to raise the temperature of a substance depends on the mass of the substance, the nature of the substance, and the temperature difference
- The heat capacity or thermal capacity of a body is the quantity of heat energy that results in a unit change in the temperature of the body
Energy and Living Organisms
- Energy is the ability to do work
- All living organisms require energy for survival and reproduction
- The sun provides energy for the entire planet, which is then transformed into more usable forms for living organisms
- Plants utilize photosynthesis to produce sugar and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water
- Cellular respiration is the synthesis of ATP using energy released by the breakdown of sugar to carbon dioxide and water
Waves
- A wave is a vibration or disturbance that travels from one point to another and carries energy
- Wave propagation refers to the movement of waves
- All waves have frequency, amplitude, wavelength, and wave speed
- Wave speed is determined using the equation: v = fλ
- Factors that affect wave speed include tension, rigidity, density, and temperature
Sound Waves
- Sound is a type of energy that vibrates and moves in waves
- Sound waves are longitudinal waves that require a medium in which to travel
- The amplitude of a sound wave is a reflection of how much energy is carried, which contributes to the intensity of the sound
- The frequency of a sound wave is perceived as pitch
- Humans can detect pitches within the acoustic range of 20 to 20,000 Hz
Electromagnetic Radiation
- Electromagnetic radiation is a wave that propagates through space, carrying energy at the speed of light
- Electromagnetic radiation includes seven types of light: radio waves, microwaves, infrared light, visible light, ultraviolet light, X-rays, and gamma rays
- The electromagnetic spectrum is listed in order from lowest frequency to highest and from longest wavelength to shortest
Color
- Color is a form of electromagnetic radiation
- Human eyes are specialized organs that detect electromagnetic radiation
- The visible light spectrum is normally divided into seven pure spectral colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet
- Each frequency corresponds to a particular color
Resonance
-
Resonance is an occurrence in physics where a specific frequency of vibration causes a nearby object to increase the amplitude at which it vibrates
-
Resonant frequency is the frequency at which an object naturally vibrates
-
Resonance occurs in RLC circuits, musical instruments, and light waves### Interaction of Light with Objects
-
When a light wave's frequency matches the resonance frequency of an object, absorption occurs.
-
If all frequencies of the light wave match the resonance frequency of the object, the light wave will be completely absorbed.
Classification of Objects
- Objects can be classified as opaque, transparent, or translucent based on how they interact with light.
- Opacity is the degree to which an object blocks light from passing through.
Absorption and Reflection
- Light waves are absorbed when their frequency matches the natural frequency of the object they hit.
- When the frequency of the light wave does not match the natural frequency of the object, it is reflected.
- There are two types of reflection: specular and diffuse.
Transmission
- When light waves pass completely through an object, it is called transmission.
- Energy from the light wave passes to nearby atoms until it exits the other side of the material.
- Snell's Law states that the speed of the light wave remains constant in this situation.
Refraction
- When light waves do not completely pass through an object, but bend as they enter it, it is called refraction.
- Refraction occurs if the light wave enters an object with a different density.
- The bending of light waves is called refraction, and the object is translucent.
Refraction and Snell's Law
- When a wave passes from one medium to another, it bends, and this is known as refraction.
- Snell's Law states that the ratio of the angles of incidence and refraction is equal to the inverse ratio of the indices of refraction.
Wave Interference
- Wave interference occurs when two waves make contact.
- There are two types of wave interference: constructive and destructive interference.
Doppler Effect
- The Doppler effect is the apparent change in the frequency of waves emitted by a wave source when it and/or the observer are moving toward or away from each other.
- The actual frequency does not change, but the apparent frequency of the waves is changed.
Nature of Light
- For hundreds of years, physicists debated whether light is a wave or a particle.
- The debate was resolved with the discovery of wave-particle duality, which states that light has both properties.
Properties of Light
- The properties of light are intensity (or brightness), direction, frequency (or color), and polarization.
Reflection and Refraction
- Reflection is when light bounces off shiny, reflective surfaces.
- Refraction is when light bends when it moves from one medium to another.
Diffraction
- Diffraction is the process by which a beam of light is spread out as it passes through an aperture or across the edge of an object.
- When light passes through an aperture and diffracts, it produces an interference pattern.
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