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Why can't sound travel through space?
Why can't sound travel through space?
Sound needs a medium to travel, and space is a vacuum with no particles to transmit sound waves.
How does the amplitude of a wave affect its energy?
How does the amplitude of a wave affect its energy?
A wave with a larger amplitude carries more energy.
Why do objects appear bent when viewed underwater?
Why do objects appear bent when viewed underwater?
Light waves refract as they move from air to water because they change speed.
What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?
What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?
How does echolocation work?
How does echolocation work?
Why does a siren sound higher in pitch as it approaches you?
Why does a siren sound higher in pitch as it approaches you?
How does a standing wave form?
How does a standing wave form?
What is the difference between constructive and destructive interference?
What is the difference between constructive and destructive interference?
Why do we hear echoes in large empty rooms?
Why do we hear echoes in large empty rooms?
A __________ wave is an electromagnetic wave that consists of electric and magnetic fields vibrating perpendicular to each other.
A __________ wave is an electromagnetic wave that consists of electric and magnetic fields vibrating perpendicular to each other.
The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately __________ km/s.
The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately __________ km/s.
The transfer of energy as electromagnetic waves is called __________.
The transfer of energy as electromagnetic waves is called __________.
Light waves do not require a __________ to travel.
Light waves do not require a __________ to travel.
A wave with a shorter wavelength has a __________ frequency.
A wave with a shorter wavelength has a __________ frequency.
The visible spectrum consists of the colors __________, __________, __________, __________, __________, __________, and __________.
The visible spectrum consists of the colors __________, __________, __________, __________, __________, __________, and __________.
The bending of light as it moves from one medium to another is called __________.
The bending of light as it moves from one medium to another is called __________.
A __________ is a piece of glass that separates white light into different colors.
A __________ is a piece of glass that separates white light into different colors.
The process by which light bounces off a surface is called __________.
The process by which light bounces off a surface is called __________.
The __________ of reflection states that the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection.
The __________ of reflection states that the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection.
A material that allows most light to pass through is called __________.
A material that allows most light to pass through is called __________.
A material that scatters light as it passes through is called __________.
A material that scatters light as it passes through is called __________.
A material that does not allow any light to pass through is called __________.
A material that does not allow any light to pass through is called __________.
A __________ lens is thicker in the middle and causes light to converge.
A __________ lens is thicker in the middle and causes light to converge.
The colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil is called the __________.
The colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil is called the __________.
The __________ is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye where images form.
The __________ is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye where images form.
A person who can see nearby objects clearly but has trouble seeing distant objects is __________.
A person who can see nearby objects clearly but has trouble seeing distant objects is __________.
A person who can see distant objects clearly but has trouble seeing nearby objects is __________.
A person who can see distant objects clearly but has trouble seeing nearby objects is __________.
The __________ is a network of satellites used to determine precise locations on Earth.
The __________ is a network of satellites used to determine precise locations on Earth.
What are the two components of an electromagnetic wave?
What are the two components of an electromagnetic wave?
Why do we see a rainbow after a rainstorm?
Why do we see a rainbow after a rainstorm?
How does the law of reflection apply to mirrors?
How does the law of reflection apply to mirrors?
What is the function of the cornea in the human eye?
What is the function of the cornea in the human eye?
How does a magnifying glass make objects appear larger?
How does a magnifying glass make objects appear larger?
Why do polarizing sunglasses reduce glare?
Why do polarizing sunglasses reduce glare?
What is the difference between a reflecting telescope and a refracting telescope?
What is the difference between a reflecting telescope and a refracting telescope?
How do fiber-optic cables transmit information?
How do fiber-optic cables transmit information?
What is a hologram?
What is a hologram?
Flashcards
Sound in Space?
Sound in Space?
Sound requires a medium (like air or water) to travel; space has none.
Amplitude & Energy
Amplitude & Energy
A wave's amplitude relates to its energy; larger amplitude = more energy.
Underwater Bending
Underwater Bending
Light bends (refracts) when moving from air to water, changing its speed.
Wavelength vs. Frequency
Wavelength vs. Frequency
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How Echolocation Works
How Echolocation Works
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Doppler Effect (Sound)
Doppler Effect (Sound)
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Standing Wave Formation
Standing Wave Formation
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Wave Interference
Wave Interference
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Echoes
Echoes
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Electromagnetic Wave
Electromagnetic Wave
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Speed of Light (Vacuum)
Speed of Light (Vacuum)
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Radiation
Radiation
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Light's Medium?
Light's Medium?
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Wavelength and Frequency
Wavelength and Frequency
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Visible Spectrum
Visible Spectrum
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Refraction
Refraction
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Prism
Prism
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Reflection
Reflection
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Law of Reflection
Law of Reflection
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Transparent
Transparent
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Translucent
Translucent
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Opaque
Opaque
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Convex Lens
Convex Lens
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Concave Lens
Concave Lens
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Iris
Iris
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Retina
Retina
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Nearsighted
Nearsighted
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Farsighted
Farsighted
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Global Positioning System (GPS)
Global Positioning System (GPS)
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Rainbow Formation
Rainbow Formation
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Study Notes
- Sound cannot travel through space because space is a vacuum lacking particles needed to transmit sound waves.
- A wave's amplitude is directly related to its energy; a larger amplitude means more energy.
- Objects appear bent underwater due to the refraction of light waves as they change speed moving from air to water.
- Wavelength and frequency have an inverse relationship; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.
- Echolocation involves animals emitting sound waves that reflect off objects, enabling them to determine distance and location.
- The Doppler Effect explains why a siren sounds higher in pitch as it approaches; the sound waves are compressed, increasing their frequency.
- Standing waves form when a wave and its reflection interfere, creating nodes and antinodes.
- Constructive interference increases amplitude, whereas destructive interference reduces it.
- Echoes occur in large, empty rooms because sound waves reflect off hard surfaces and return to the listener.
- Electromagnetic waves consist of electric and magnetic fields vibrating perpendicular to each other.
- The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 300,000 km/s.
- Electromagnetic waves transfer energy through radiation.
- Light waves do not require a medium to travel.
- A wave with a shorter wavelength has a higher frequency.
- The visible spectrum includes the colors red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.
- Refraction is the bending of light as it moves from one medium to another.
- A prism is a piece of glass that separates white light into different colors.
- Reflection is the process by which light bounces off a surface.
- The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection.
- A transparent material allows most light to pass through.
- A translucent material scatters light as it passes through.
- An opaque material does not allow any light to pass through.
- A convex lens is thicker in the middle and causes light to converge.
- A concave lens is thinner in the middle and causes light to diverge.
- The iris is the colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil.
- The retina is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye where images form.
- A nearsighted person can see nearby objects clearly but has trouble seeing distant objects.
- A farsighted person can see distant objects clearly but has trouble seeing nearby objects.
- Global Positioning System (GPS) is a network of satellites used to determine precise locations on Earth.
- The two components of an electromagnetic wave are an electric field and a magnetic field, vibrating perpendicular to each other.
- Rainbows occur after rainstorms because raindrops act like prisms, refracting and dispersing sunlight into its component colors.
- The law of reflection states that the angle at which light hits a mirror (angle of incidence) is equal to the angle at which it reflects (angle of reflection).
- The cornea in the human eye helps focus light onto the retina.
- Refraction causes objects to appear bent when viewed underwater as light changes speed moving from water to air.
- A magnifying glass uses a convex lens to bend light rays and create a virtual, magnified image, making objects appear larger.
- Polarizing sunglasses reduce glare by filtering out light waves vibrating in certain directions, reducing reflected glare from surfaces like water or roads.
- A reflecting telescope uses mirrors to collect and focus light, while a refracting telescope uses lenses.
- Fiber-optic cables transmit information using total internal reflection to carry light signals over long distances with minimal loss.
- A hologram is a three-dimensional image created by using laser light to record and reconstruct an object's light waves.
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