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Which of the following best describes the fundamental difference between a permanent magnet and an electromagnet?
Which of the following best describes the fundamental difference between a permanent magnet and an electromagnet?
- Permanent magnets only exhibit a magnetic field when influenced by other magnets, unlike electromagnets.
- Electromagnets maintain a constant magnetic field, while permanent magnets require external energy to sustain their field.
- A permanent magnet's field strength can be easily altered, whereas an electromagnet's cannot.
- An electromagnet requires an electric current to produce a magnetic field, while a permanent magnet does not. (correct)
What key characteristic distinguishes uniform spins at the atomic level in magnetic materials?
What key characteristic distinguishes uniform spins at the atomic level in magnetic materials?
- They cancel each other out, resulting in a non-magnetic material.
- They randomly orient, leading to unstable magnetic domains.
- They create temporary magnetic fields that disappear quickly.
- They align to create magnetic poles, contributing to the overall magnetic properties. (correct)
A student breaks a bar magnet into two pieces. What magnetic property will each piece now exhibit?
A student breaks a bar magnet into two pieces. What magnetic property will each piece now exhibit?
- Each piece will have both a north and south pole, forming two smaller dipole magnets. (correct)
- Each piece will only have one magnetic pole (either north or south).
- One piece will be magnetic, and the other will be non-magnetic.
- Each piece will become demagnetized.
According to the right-hand rule for magnetic fields, if your thumb points in the direction of the flow of charge, what does the direction of your curled fingers indicate?
According to the right-hand rule for magnetic fields, if your thumb points in the direction of the flow of charge, what does the direction of your curled fingers indicate?
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between electricity and magnetism, as discovered by Hans Christian Oersted?
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between electricity and magnetism, as discovered by Hans Christian Oersted?
How does the speed of light change when it transitions from a vacuum to passing through water?
How does the speed of light change when it transitions from a vacuum to passing through water?
What is the relationship between the frequency and period of a light wave?
What is the relationship between the frequency and period of a light wave?
If a light wave has a frequency of $10^{15}$ Hz, which region of the electromagnetic spectrum does it belong to?
If a light wave has a frequency of $10^{15}$ Hz, which region of the electromagnetic spectrum does it belong to?
Which type of electromagnetic wave has a wavelength of approximately 3 cm?
Which type of electromagnetic wave has a wavelength of approximately 3 cm?
What is the primary factor that differentiates various types of light within the electromagnetic spectrum?
What is the primary factor that differentiates various types of light within the electromagnetic spectrum?
A light ray travels from water (higher refractive index) into air (lower refractive index). Under what conditions will Total Internal Reflection (TIR) occur?
A light ray travels from water (higher refractive index) into air (lower refractive index). Under what conditions will Total Internal Reflection (TIR) occur?
When light passes through a prism, separating into different colors, which phenomenon is primarily responsible?
When light passes through a prism, separating into different colors, which phenomenon is primarily responsible?
Which application utilizes optical fiber technology in undersea cables for global communication?
Which application utilizes optical fiber technology in undersea cables for global communication?
What is the key requirement to achieve Total Internal Reflection?
What is the key requirement to achieve Total Internal Reflection?
In the context of fiber optics, what is the primary advantage of using Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) compared to Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF)?
In the context of fiber optics, what is the primary advantage of using Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) compared to Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF)?
If the refractive index of a denser medium is $n_1$ and the refractive index of a less dense medium is $n_2$, how do you calculate the critical angle ($\theta_c$)?
If the refractive index of a denser medium is $n_1$ and the refractive index of a less dense medium is $n_2$, how do you calculate the critical angle ($\theta_c$)?
Which of the following is a direct application of the phenomenon of refraction?
Which of the following is a direct application of the phenomenon of refraction?
Consider two light waves: Wave A has a shorter wavelength than Wave B. How does their frequency compare?
Consider two light waves: Wave A has a shorter wavelength than Wave B. How does their frequency compare?
Which of the following statements properly describes a magnetic field?
Which of the following statements properly describes a magnetic field?
Why is most light invisible to the human eye?
Why is most light invisible to the human eye?
Flashcards
Magnetism
Magnetism
Force exerted by magnets when they attract each other.
Permanent Magnet
Permanent Magnet
Object with a magnetic field that is always present.
Temporary Magnet
Temporary Magnet
Magnets that only retain magnetic fields when influenced by a permanent magnet.
Electromagnet
Electromagnet
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Dipole Property
Dipole Property
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Magnetic Field
Magnetic Field
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Hans Christian Oersted
Hans Christian Oersted
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What is Light?
What is Light?
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Electromagnetism
Electromagnetism
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Frequency
Frequency
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Wavelength
Wavelength
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Speed of Light
Speed of Light
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Reflection
Reflection
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Refraction
Refraction
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Dispersion
Dispersion
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Spectrum
Spectrum
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Total Internal Reflection (TIR)
Total Internal Reflection (TIR)
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Critical Angle
Critical Angle
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Fiber Optics
Fiber Optics
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Single-mode fiber (SMF)
Single-mode fiber (SMF)
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Study Notes
Magnetism
- Magnetism is the force exerted by magnets when they attract
- There are three types of magnets: permanent, temporary, and electromagnets
- Permanent magnets have a magnetic field that is always present
- Temporary magnets only retain magnetic fields when influenced by a permanent magnet
- Electromagnets produce a magnetic field due to the passage of electric currents
- At the atomic level, both electrons and the nucleus spin
- Different spins cancel each other out, while uniform spins create magnetic poles
- Breaking magnets always results in dipole ends, a dipole property
- Monopole property doesn't exist in nature
- Magnetic fields are created by moving charges or electric currents
- These transmit interactions between the charges or currents
- Magnetic fields were discovered in Magnesia, Greece
- Magnetite is a naturally occurring magnetic mineral
- Every magnet has a north and south pole
- Earth acts as a giant magnet because of its iron core
- Plotting magnetic field lines shows the direction of magnetic force
- Hans Christian Oersted discovered the relationship between electricity and magnetism
- According to the right-hand rule, the thumb indicates the direction of the flow of charge (I), and curled fingers indicate the direction of the magnetic field (B)
Electromagnetic Waves
- Light is a wave that travels through the universe's electromagnetic field
- Electromagnetism is a combination of electricity and magnetism
- Light waves do not need a physical medium like air
- Light frequency is determined by vibrating electrons
- Wavelength is when light waves have crests and troughs, just like water waves
- The speed of light depends on what it is traveling through; the speed of light in a vacuum is 299,792,485 m/s or 3x10⁸ M/S
- Light travels at 186,282 miles per second or 671 million miles per hour
- Light can be slowed if passing through water or glass
- Most light is invisible because our eyes cannot see all frequencies
- Higher frequencies of light have shorter wavelengths and higher energy
- Speed is wavelength x frequency
- Wavelength is the speed of light divided by the frequency
- The difference between types of light is how fast it vibrates (frequency)
- All waves are created by vibrating electrons at different speeds
Total Internal Reflection and Critical Angle
- Total Internal Reflection (TIR) is the reflection of all incident light off the boundary
- Two requirements for TIR: light must be in a more dense medium approaching a less dense medium, and the angle of incidence must be greater than the critical angle
- Critical angle is the minimum angle of incidence at which total internal reflection occurs
- Light Reflection is when light bounces off surfaces
- Light Refraction is when light bends when passing through water or glass
- Light Dispersion is when light separates into colors
- Light Diffraction is when light spreads out and separates by frequency
Fiber Optics
- Fiber optics are thin strands of glass or plastic used to transmit light signals over long distances
- Single-mode fiber (SMF) is for long-distance communication with a smaller core
- Multi-mode fiber (MMF) is for short-distance communication with a larger core
- Submarine optics are an application of optical fiber technology in undersea cables for global communication
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