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If the frequency of a wave increases while its speed remains constant, what happens to its wavelength?
If the frequency of a wave increases while its speed remains constant, what happens to its wavelength?
- It remains the same.
- It fluctuates unpredictably.
- It increases.
- It decreases. (correct)
When does constructive interference occur between two waves?
When does constructive interference occur between two waves?
- When the crests of both waves align.
- When the crest of one wave meets the trough of another wave.
- Both B and C (correct)
- When the troughs of both waves align.
What type of lens is used to correct farsightedness (hyperopia)?
What type of lens is used to correct farsightedness (hyperopia)?
- A cylindrical lens
- A bifocal lens
- A diverging (concave) lens
- A converging (convex) lens (correct)
How does the speed of light in a vacuum relate to different inertial frames of reference, according to the special relativity postulate?
How does the speed of light in a vacuum relate to different inertial frames of reference, according to the special relativity postulate?
Why are soap bubbles often used as an example of thin-film interference?
Why are soap bubbles often used as an example of thin-film interference?
According to the principles of relativity, how does the measured length of a moving object change for a stationary observer relative to the object's rest length?
According to the principles of relativity, how does the measured length of a moving object change for a stationary observer relative to the object's rest length?
What occurs during gamma decay?
What occurs during gamma decay?
In nuclear physics, what does the term 'binding energy' refer to?
In nuclear physics, what does the term 'binding energy' refer to?
What is the key requirement for nuclear transmutation to occur?
What is the key requirement for nuclear transmutation to occur?
If an object is placed closer to a concave mirror than its center of curvature (but still in front of the focal point), what will be the characteristics of the image formed?
If an object is placed closer to a concave mirror than its center of curvature (but still in front of the focal point), what will be the characteristics of the image formed?
Flashcards
Wavelength
Wavelength
The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.
Wave Characteristics
Wave Characteristics
Frequency and wavelength are inversely proportional.
Law of Reflection
Law of Reflection
The angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection.
Concave Mirror Image Orientation
Concave Mirror Image Orientation
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Polaroids and Light
Polaroids and Light
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Electromagnetic Waves
Electromagnetic Waves
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3D Wavefront Formation
3D Wavefront Formation
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Interference
Interference
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Constructive vs. Destructive Interference
Constructive vs. Destructive Interference
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Special Relativity Postulate
Special Relativity Postulate
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