Waves and Their Properties
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Which property of a wave is defined as the measure of its energy?

  • Wave speed
  • Amplitude (correct)
  • Frequency
  • Wavelength

    • What distinguishes mechanical waves from electromagnetic waves?

  • Mechanical waves can only travel through solids.
  • Mechanical waves can only exist in vacuums.
  • Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium to travel. (correct)
  • Electromagnetic waves require a medium like air.

    • In the context of waves, what happens to wavelength as frequency increases?

  • Wavelength fluctuates randomly.
  • Wavelength decreases. (correct)
  • Wavelength becomes constant.
  • Wavelength increases proportionally.

    • Which of the following is not a characteristic property of waves?

    <p>Inertia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a wave's speed is 300 m/s and its frequency is 150 Hz, what is the wavelength?

    <p>3 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are waves on water, created by a speedboat, classified?

    <p>Mechanical waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Greek letter lambda (λ) represent in wave properties?

    <p>Wavelength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement regarding sound waves is accurate?

    <p>Sound waves are longitudinal mechanical waves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the energy carried by waves with larger amplitudes?

    <p>The energy increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason that sound travels faster in water than in air?

    <p>Water particles are more densely packed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the speed of electromagnetic waves is incorrect?

    <p>Electromagnetic waves require a medium to travel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle explains why you can observe an echo when sound reflects off a surface?

    <p>Law of Reflection states angle of incidence equals angle of reflection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength?

    <p>Gamma Rays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which medium does sound travel the fastest?

    <p>Steel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the frequency of a wave determine its pitch?

    <p>Higher frequency results in higher pitch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when waves pass through a narrow opening or around an obstacle?

    <p>Diffraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of radiation primarily allows you to feel warmth from the sun?

    <p>Infrared Radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property of sound allows it to create echoes when reflecting off surfaces?

    <p>Sound is a mechanical wave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a mechanical wave?

    <p>It requires a medium to propagate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelength?

    <p>Red Light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about X-rays is true?

    <p>X-rays can be used for airport security.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary medical use of gamma rays?

    <p>Targeting and destroying cancer cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light?

    <p>Skin damage and potential skin cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electromagnetic wave has the highest frequency?

    <p>Gamma Rays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a use for X-rays?

    <p>Commercial cooking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of radiation is typically emitted by tanning beds?

    <p>Ultraviolet Light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of microwaves in technology?

    <p>Cooking and radar applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which visible light color has the shortest wavelength?

    <p>Violet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a potential risk of excessive X-ray exposure?

    <p>Cancer development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does an increase in the amplitude of a wave generally have?

    <p>It increases the energy carried by the wave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

    <p>Wavelength increases as frequency decreases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are electromagnetic waves generated?

    <p>By the movement of charged particles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property of waves is directly related to the distance between two consecutive crests?

    <p>Wavelength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines the speed of a mechanical wave in a medium?

    <p>The type of medium through which it travels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the formula $v = f imes \lambda$ represent in wave physics?

    <p>The relationship between speed, frequency, and wavelength.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of waves describes how much energy they are carrying?

    <p>Amplitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon explains why sound cannot travel in outer space?

    <p>Absence of a medium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of waves require a medium to propagate?

    <p>Sound waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of visible light, which color has the longest wavelength?

    <p>Red</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medium allows sound waves to travel the fastest?

    <p>Steel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to light waves when they transition from air to water?

    <p>They bend due to refraction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of wave does not require a medium to propagate?

    <p>Electromagnetic waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the frequency range for microwaves?

    <p>300 MHz to 300 GHz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does sound travel through a vacuum?

    <p>It cannot travel at all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which wave property is demonstrated when a wave bounces off a surface?

    <p>Reflection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason that light waves slow down in a denser medium like glass?

    <p>Particles interfere with their motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which wave phenomenon would you observe when two sound waves combine and amplify each other?

    <p>Constructive interference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significant application of infrared radiation?

    <p>Detecting body heat with thermal cameras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electromagnetic wave is primarily used for long-distance communication?

    <p>Radio waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason that gamma rays are considered the most energetic form of electromagnetic radiation?

    <p>They are produced by the most violent astronomical phenomena.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding ultraviolet (UV) light is correct?

    <p>Blacklights utilize UV light to create a glowing effect in certain materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary medical application of X-rays?

    <p>Examining the internal structure of bones and soft tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are gamma rays primarily utilized for in the field of medicine?

    <p>Targeting and destroying cancer cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the shortest wavelength?

    <p>Gamma rays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the relationship between wavelength and frequency within the electromagnetic spectrum is accurate?

    <p>Lower frequencies result in longer wavelengths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following wavelengths corresponds to ultraviolet (UV) light?

    <p>10 nm to 400 nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context are microwaves primarily used?

    <p>For cooking food and radar technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which color in the visible spectrum corresponds to the longest wavelength?

    <p>Red</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential risk is associated with excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light?

    <p>Increased risk of skin damage and cancer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following biological processes with their definitions:

    <p>Respiration = Conversion of glucose and oxygen into energy Photosynthesis = Process of producing glucose using sunlight Fermentation = Anaerobic conversion of sugars into acids or alcohol Transpiration = Movement of water through a plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following cell structures with their functions:

    <p>Cytoplasm = Jelly-like substance within the cell Nucleus = Control center of the cell Cell membrane = Regulates entry and exit of substances Ribosome = Site of protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following organs with their functions:

    <p>Liver = Detoxifying harmful substances Pancreas = Regulating blood sugar levels Kidneys = Filtering waste from blood Gallbladder = Storing bile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of organisms with their roles in the ecosystem:

    <p>Producers = Generate energy through photosynthesis Consumers = Obtain energy by eating other organisms Decomposers = Break down dead organic matter Autotrophs = Synthesize their own food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following blood cell types with their main functions:

    <p>Red blood cells = Carrying oxygen White blood cells = Fighting infections Platelets = Clotting blood Plasma = Transporting nutrients and waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following parts of the brain with their functions:

    <p>Cerebrum = Higher cognitive functions Cerebellum = Balance and coordination Brainstem = Regulating basic life functions Hypothalamus = Controlling hormone release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of chemical bonds with their characteristics:

    <p>Ionic bond = Transfer of electrons between atoms Covalent bond = Sharing of electrons between atoms Hydrogen bond = Weak attraction between polar molecules Metallic bond = Pooling of electrons among metal atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following systems with their primary functions:

    <p>Circulatory system = Transporting blood and nutrients Respiratory system = Facilitating exchange of gases Digestive system = Breaking down food for energy Endocrine system = Regulating hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Cell = Basic unit of life Tissue = Group of similar cells Organ = Structure composed of different tissues Organism = Individual living entity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following genetic terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Phenotype = Observable traits of an organism Genotype = Genetic makeup of an organism Chromosome = DNA structure carrying genetic information Allele = Variant form of a gene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following formulas with their respective concepts:

    <p>KE = mv² = Kinetic energy calculation KE = 1/2 mv² = Kinetic energy formula KE = mgh = Potential energy formula KE = Fd = Work done by force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of energy with their definitions:

    <p>Potential energy = Stored energy based on position Kinetic energy = Energy of motion Mechanical energy = Sum of kinetic and potential energy Thermal energy = Energy related to temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the science concepts with their definitions:

    <p>Refraction = Bending of light when passing through different media Condensation = Process of water vapor turning into liquid Plate tectonics = Movement of Earth’s tectonic plates Weathering = Breakdown of rocks into soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the rock types with their formation processes:

    <p>Igneous = Formed from cooling magma Metamorphic = Altered by heat and pressure Sedimentary = Formed from compacted sediments Fossilized = Contains ancient remains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the climate types with their characteristics:

    <p>Tropical = High temperatures and high humidity Arid = Low precipitation and high temperatures Temperate = Moderate climate with distinct seasons Polar = Cold climate with ice and snow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of faults with their descriptions:

    <p>Normal fault = Occurs when two blocks of the earth's crust pull apart Reverse fault = Occurs when two blocks of the earth's crust are pushed together Strike-slip fault = Occurs where tectonic plates slide horizontally past each other Thrust fault = A type of reverse fault with a low angle of inclination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following layers of the Earth with their descriptions:

    <p>Crust = Outer rocky layer of the Earth Mantle = Layer primarily composed of molten rock Outer core = Liquid layer surrounding the inner core Inner core = Solid dense center of the Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the components with what they primarily consist of:

    <p>Earth's inner core = Iron Rocks = Solid aggregates of minerals Diamonds = Carbon Granite = Quartz and feldspar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the energy sources with their classifications:

    <p>Natural gas = Non-renewable Coal = Non-renewable Solar energy = Renewable Nuclear energy = Non-renewable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the scientific laws with their descriptions:

    <p>Ohm's Law = Relationship between current, voltage, and resistance Newton's Law = Describes motion of objects Law of Conservation of Energy = Energy cannot be created or destroyed Law of Universal Gravitation = Describes gravitational attraction between masses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the terms with their definitions:

    <p>Nucleotide = A segment of DNA or RNA that codes for protein Genetic disease = Causes neurons in the brain to waste away Hydrocarbon combustion = Produces carbon dioxide and water Molecular formulas = Compounds with identical chemical formulas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following wave types with their requirements for travel:

    <p>Electromagnetic wave = Does not require a medium Sound wave = Requires a medium Light wave = Does not require a medium Radio wave = Does not require a medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the subdivisions of the Nervous System:

    <p>Central Nervous System = Brain and spinal cord Peripheral Nervous System = Nerves outside the brain and spinal cord Autonomic Nervous System = Controls involuntary body functions Somatic Nervous System = Controls voluntary movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the scientific theories or laws with their descriptions:

    <p>Electromagnetic Wave Theory = Describes how electric currents radiate energy Boyle's Law = Volume of gas is inversely related to pressure Charles's Law = Volume of gas is directly proportional to temperature Kinetic Molecular Theory = Explains the behavior of gases based on particle movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions in Earth science:

    <p>Fault = Boundary between tectonic plates Ridge = Continuous elevated area caused by tectonic activity Plate boundary = Region where two tectonic plates meet Epicenter = Point on the Earth's surface directly above an earthquake's origin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of images formed by lenses:

    <p>Concave lens = Forms virtual images Convex lens = Enlarges and forms virtual images when object is close Plane mirror = Forms virtual images Convex mirror = Forms virtual and upright images</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the geological boundaries with their characteristics:

    <p>Mantle-core boundary = Discontinuity between mantle and outer core Moho = Boundary between crust and mantle Lithosphere-asthenosphere = Zone of transition in Earth's layers Crust-mantle boundary = Divides the Earth's surface from the mantle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the major nitrogen bases with their corresponding DNA/RNA type:

    <p>Adenine = Thymine or Uracil Guanine = Cytosine Thymine = Only in DNA Uracil = Only in RNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the scientific concepts with their formulas:

    <p>Ideal gas law = PV = nRT Wave equation = v = fλ Density formula = ρ = m/V Kinetic energy formula = KE = 1/2 mv²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of chemical reactions with their characteristics:

    <p>Combustion reaction = Involves oxygen and produces heat Synthesis reaction = Two or more substances combine to form one product Decomposition reaction = A compound breaks down into simpler substances Single replacement reaction = An element substitutes for another in a compound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following biological processes with their definitions:

    <p>Diffusion = Movement of molecules from high to low concentration Osmosis = Movement of water through a semipermeable membrane Active transport = Movement of substances against their concentration gradient Exocytosis = Process of vesicles fusing with the cell membrane to release contents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following cell organelles with their primary functions:

    <p>Ribosome = Protein synthesis Mitochondria = ATP production Nucleus = Stores genetic material Golgi apparatus = Modifies and packages proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following chemical terms with their definitions:

    <p>Saturated solution = Solution contains maximum solute at a given temperature Supersaturated solution = Solution contains more solute than can be normally dissolved Endothermic reaction = Reaction that absorbs energy Exothermic reaction = Reaction that releases energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following scientific concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>Kinetic energy = Energy of an object due to its motion Potential energy = Energy stored in an object due to its position Thermal energy = Energy related to the temperature of an object Chemical energy = Energy stored in chemical bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following chemical bonds with their characteristics:

    <p>Covalent bond = Sharing of electron pairs between atoms Ionic bond = Transfer of electrons from one atom to another Metallic bond = Sea of delocalized electrons around metal cations Hydrogen bond = Attraction between a hydrogen atom and an electronegative atom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of chemical reactions with their examples:

    <p>Combustion = Burning of hydrocarbons Synthesis = Formation of water from hydrogen and oxygen Decomposition = Breaking down of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen Single replacement = Zinc displacing copper in a solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following elements with their properties:

    <p>Fluorine = Most electronegative element Argon = Noble gas in group 18 Oxygen = Most abundant element in Earth's crust Sodium = Alkali metal with atomic number 11</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following states of matter with their properties:

    <p>Solid = Definite shape and volume Liquid = Definite volume but no definite shape Gas = Neither definite shape nor volume Plasma = Ionized gas with free electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following laws of physics with their statements:

    <p>Law of inertia = An object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon Newton's second law = Force equals mass times acceleration Newton's third law = For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction Conservation of energy = Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fault is characterized by blocks of crust sliding horizontally past each other?

    <p>Strike-slip fault</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dominant element found in Earth's inner core?

    <p>Iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes a naturally occurring solid material that is made up of one or more minerals?

    <p>Rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which law states that the volume of a gas increases as its temperature in kelvins increases, given constant pressure and particle number?

    <p>Charles' Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of image formed by a concave lens?

    <p>Virtual and upright</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process through which plants create their food using sunlight?

    <p>Photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of a cell is specifically responsible for regulating the passage of substances in and out?

    <p>Cell membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT associated with the functions of the liver?

    <p>Producing insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

    <p>Breaking down dead organic matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of hemoglobin found in red blood cells?

    <p>To carry oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is primarily involved in coordination and balance?

    <p>Cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond is characterized by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?

    <p>Covalent bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'genotype' refer to in genetics?

    <p>The genetic makeup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process describes the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane?

    <p>Osmosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is primarily responsible for protein synthesis within a cell?

    <p>Ribosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of reproduction requires the fusion of male and female gametes?

    <p>Sexual reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the immune system?

    <p>Defending against pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chemical formula for table salt?

    <p>NaCl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is recognized as a noble gas?

    <p>Argon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pH level that indicates a neutral solution?

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best exemplifies a chemical change?

    <p>Rusting of iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is produced as a result of combustion reactions?

    <p>Both carbon dioxide and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bond is formed through the transfer of electrons?

    <p>Ionic bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is utilized for separating mixtures based on boiling points?

    <p>Distillation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is attributed to acids?

    <p>Sour taste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a solution that contains more solute than can normally be dissolved?

    <p>Supersaturated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most electronegative element?

    <p>Fluorine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of force according to the International System of Units (SI)?

    <p>Newton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What formula represents the kinetic energy of an object?

    <p>KE = 1/2 mv²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unit is used to quantify electrical resistance?

    <p>Ohm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of wave do particles oscillate in the direction of the wave's motion?

    <p>Sound wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is frequency calculated from the speed of a wave and its wavelength?

    <p>f = v/λ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect occurs when light changes speed as it passes from one medium to another?

    <p>Refraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle states that current is directly proportional to voltage and inversely proportional to resistance?

    <p>Ohm's Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following illustrates potential energy?

    <p>A stretched rubber band</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate speed of light in a vacuum?

    <p>3.0 × 10^8 m/s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the process of a liquid turning into a solid?

    <p>Freezing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of lens diverges incoming light rays?

    <p>Concave lens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of energy encompasses both kinetic and potential energy?

    <p>Mechanical energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the Earth consists mainly of molten rock?

    <p>Mantle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process describes how Earth's tectonic plates interact?

    <p>Plate tectonics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of rock results from the solidification of magma?

    <p>Igneous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main factor contributing to the changing seasons on Earth?

    <p>Earth's axial tilt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Waves

    • Waves are oscillations that carry energy.
    • They can travel through matter (mechanical waves) or vacuums (electromagnetic waves).

    Mechanical Waves

    • Require a medium to travel through.
    • Examples include sound waves and water waves.
    • Sound waves travel slower in air than water because particles are more densely packed in water.
    • Sound waves travel fastest in solids, such as steel.
    • Cannot travel through a vacuum.

    Electromagnetic Waves

    • Do not need a medium to travel.
    • Examples include light waves, X-rays, and radio waves.
    • Travel fastest in a vacuum, at the speed of light.
    • Slow down in different mediums, such as air, water, and glass.

    Wave Properties

    • Amplitude: Distance from wave’s resting point to its crest or trough. Represents the wave's energy.
    • Wavelength: Distance between two corresponding points on consecutive waves, like crest-to-crest or trough-to-trough.
    • Frequency: Number of waves passing a fixed point in a given time.
    • Wave Speed: Speed at which a wave travels, calculated with the formula: Wave speed = Frequency x Wavelength.

    Wave Behavior

    • Reflection: Waves bounce off a surface. Example: Light reflecting off a mirror.
    • Refraction: Waves bend as they enter a new medium at an angle due to a change in speed. Light entering water is an example.
    • Diffraction: Waves spread out when passing through a small opening or around an obstacle.
    • Interference: When waves overlap, they can combine constructively (amplifying the wave) or destructively (canceling part of the wave).

    Electromagnetic Spectrum

    • A range of all possible frequencies of electromagnetic radiation.
    • From lowest to highest energy:
      • Radio waves: Long wavelengths, low frequency. Used for long-distance communication.
      • Microwaves: Shorter wavelengths, higher frequency. Used for cooking, radar.
      • Infrared (IR): Even shorter wavelengths, heat radiation. Used for remote controls, night vision.
      • Visible light: The light we can see, from red (long wavelength) to violet (short wavelength).
      • Ultraviolet (UV): Shorter wavelengths, higher energy. Used for sterilization and tanning.
      • X-rays: Even shorter wavelengths, higher energy. Used for medical imaging.
      • Gamma rays: Shortest wavelengths, highest energy. Used for cancer treatment, nuclear research.

    Sound Waves

    • Longitudinal waves, meaning the oscillation of particles is parallel to the wave's direction.
    • The speed of sound depends on the medium it travels through, with the fastest speed being through solids:
      • Air: 343 m/s
      • Water: 1,480 m/s
      • Steel: 5,960 m/s
    • Pitch is determined by frequency: higher frequency means higher pitch, lower frequency means lower pitch.

    Waves

    • Oscillations that transfer energy
    • Can move through matter (mechanical waves) or vacuums (electromagnetic waves)

    Oscillations

    • Up-and-down or back-and-forth motion

    Mechanical Waves

    • Require a medium (matter) to travel through
    • Examples: sound waves and water waves
    • Sound waves travel by transferring vibrations from one air molecule to the next
    • In outer space, there is no sound because there is no medium for waves to travel through

    Electromagnetic Waves

    • Travel through a vacuum, such as outer space
    • Examples: light waves, X-rays, and radio waves

    Wave Properties

    • Amplitude: Distance from resting point to crest (high point) or trough (low point)
      • Measures how much energy the wave carries
      • Larger amplitudes mean more energetic waves
    • Wavelength: Distance between two corresponding points on consecutive waves
      • Represented by the Greek letter lambda (λ)
      • Different wavelengths of light produce different colors
    • Frequency: The number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given amount of time
      • Represented by f and measured in hertz (Hz)
      • Wavelength and frequency are inversely proportional; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa (assuming wave speed remains constant)
    • Wave Speed: The speed at which a wave travels
      • Represented by the equation: Wave speed (v) = frequency (f) × wavelength (λ)

    Waves and Mediums

    • Properties of the medium significantly affect the wave’s speed and behavior

    Mechanical Waves and Mediums

    • Require a medium to travel
    • Air: Sound travels slowly in air (about 343 m/s at room temperature)
      • Air particles are far apart, so it takes longer for vibrations to transfer energy
    • Water: Sound travels faster in water (about 1,480 m/s)
      • Particles are more densely packed, allowing for quicker energy transfer
    • Solids: Sound waves travel the fastest in solids, such as steel (around 5,960 m/s)
      • Tightly packed particles allow energy to move quickly
    • Vacuum: Mechanical waves cannot travel through a vacuum

    Electromagnetic Waves and Mediums

    • Can travel through both matter and vacuums
    • Vacuum: Electromagnetic waves travel fastest in a vacuum, moving at the speed of light (300,000 km/s)
      • Sunlight reaches Earth in about 8 minutes
    • Air: Light slows slightly in air due to interference of air particles
    • Water: Light waves slow down significantly in water (225,000 km/s)
      • Causes refraction, making objects appear bent or distorted
    • Glass: Light slows down further in glass (about 200,000 km/s)
      • Allows us to use lenses for magnification or correction in eyeglasses

    Wave Behavior

    • Reflection: Waves bounce off a surface
      • Creates echoes
    • Law of Reflection: Angle of incidence (angle at which wave strikes a surface) is equal to the angle of reflection (angle at which wave bounces off)
      • Applies to light and other types of waves
    • Refraction: Bending of waves as they enter a new medium at an angle
      • Happens because waves slow down in denser mediums
    • Diffraction: Spreading out of waves when they pass through a small opening or around an obstacle
      • Allows you to hear sound around corners
    • Interference: When two or more waves overlap, they can combine in constructive or destructive ways
      • Constructive interference amplifies the wave
      • Destructive interference cancels part of the wave

    Electromagnetic Spectrum

    • Range of all possible frequencies of electromagnetic radiation
      • Radio Waves: Longest wavelength, lowest frequency; used for long-distance communication
      • Microwaves: Used for cooking, radar, and satellite communication
      • Infrared (IR) Radiation: Heat radiation, used in remote controls, night vision, and thermal imaging
      • Visible Light: The light we can see, includes natural and artificial light sources
        • Red has the longest wavelength, while violet has the shortest
      • Ultraviolet (UV) Light: Used for sterilizing equipment, tanning beds, and producing vitamin D
      • X-Rays: Used for medical imaging, airport security, and examining internal structures
      • Gamma Rays: Shortest wavelength, highest energy; used for cancer treatment, sterilization, and nuclear energy research

    Sound Waves

    • Longitudinal waves; the oscillation of particles is parallel to the direction of the wave
    • The speed of sound depends on the medium:
      • Air (343 m/s)
      • Water (1,480 m/s)
      • Steel (5,960 m/s)
    • Pitch: Related to frequency
      • Higher frequency means a higher pitch
      • Lower frequency corresponds to a lower pitch

    The Brain

    • The pituitary gland is found in the brain and connects the nervous system to the endocrine system.

    Biology

    • Nucleotide components: Sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base.
    • Charles's Law states that gas volume is directly proportional to temperature in Kelvin, assuming constant pressure and particle count.
    • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that causes neurons to degenerate and die.
    • Isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but differing structural arrangements.
    • Collision Theory explains how reactant molecule collisions can lead to successful chemical reactions.
    • James Clerk Maxwell formulated the electromagnetic wave theory, which states that oscillating electric currents radiate electromagnetic waves.

    The Nervous System

    • The Nervous System's two main components include the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.

    Combustion

    • Combustion reactions typically produce carbon dioxide and water when oxygen combines with a hydrocarbon.

    Physics

    • The number of images formed between two mirrors depends on the angle between them. If the angle is 20°, multiple images are formed.
    • The boundary between the mantle and the core is called the Gutenberg Discontinuity.

    DNA

    • The four nitrogenous bases that make up DNA are adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine.

    Lenses

    • To obtain an enlarged, upright, and virtual image using a convex lens, the object must be placed between the focal point and the lens.
    • Gene refers to a segment of DNA or RNA coding for protein or RNA, acting as a unit of hereditary trait.
    • Concave lenses produce virtual and diminished images, always upright, and located between the lens and the focal point.

    Nervous System and Endocrine System

    • The hypothalamus is a gland in the brain that serves as a link between the nervous system and the endocrine system.

    Nucleotides

    • The three parts of a nucleotide are a sugar molecule, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

    Charles's Law

    • Charles's Law states that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature in kelvins if the pressure and the number of particles are constant.

    Huntington's Disease

    • Huntington's Disease is a genetic disease that causes neurons in the brain to waste away and die.

    Isomers

    • Isomers are compounds with the same molecular formulas but different structures.

    Collision Theory

    • The Collision Theory explains how collisions between reactant molecules may or may not result in a successful chemical reaction.

    James Clerk Maxwell

    • James Clerk Maxwell formulated the Electromagnetic Wave Theory, which says that an oscillating electric current should be capable of radiating energy in the form of electromagnetic waves.

    Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

    • The two main divisions of the Nervous System are the Central and Peripheral.

    Combustion Products

    • The main products of a combustion reaction, where oxygen combines with a hydrocarbon, are carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O).

    Number of Images Formed in Mirrors

    • If the angle between two mirrors is 20º, then 18 images will be formed.

    Gutenberg Discontinuity

    • The boundary or discontinuity between the mantle and the core is called the Gutenberg Discontinuity.

    Nitrogen Bases in DNA

    • The four nitrogen bases for DNA are adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G), and cytosine (C).

    Image Formation by Convex Lenses

    • An object placed between the optical center and the focal point (F) of a convex lens will produce an image that is Enlarged, Upright, and Virtual.

    Gene

    • A gene is a segment of DNA or RNA that codes for protein or RNA, a molecular unit of hereditary trait.

    Images formed by Concave Lenses

    • Concave lenses always produce virtual, upright, and diminished images.

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