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What happens to the amount of diffraction as the wavelength of a wave increases?
What happens to the amount of diffraction as the wavelength of a wave increases?
Diffraction is only noticeable when an opening is much larger than the wavelength of the wave.
Diffraction is only noticeable when an opening is much larger than the wavelength of the wave.
False (B)
What principle states that every point of a wave front can be considered a secondary source of wavelets?
What principle states that every point of a wave front can be considered a secondary source of wavelets?
Huygens's principle
When the source, obstacle, and screen are far apart, the diffraction is termed ________ diffraction.
When the source, obstacle, and screen are far apart, the diffraction is termed ________ diffraction.
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According to Huygens' principle, how to secondary wavelets spread?
According to Huygens' principle, how to secondary wavelets spread?
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When waves encounter the edge of an obstacle, the waves do not spread out.
When waves encounter the edge of an obstacle, the waves do not spread out.
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Match the type of diffraction with the description of source, obstacle and screen distances:
Match the type of diffraction with the description of source, obstacle and screen distances:
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When the wavelength of the waves is smaller than the obstacle, no noticeable ________ occurs.
When the wavelength of the waves is smaller than the obstacle, no noticeable ________ occurs.
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What is the resultant displacement when two waves with displacements $y_1$ and $y_2$ overlap?
What is the resultant displacement when two waves with displacements $y_1$ and $y_2$ overlap?
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In single-slit diffraction, what condition leads to complete darkness on a screen?
In single-slit diffraction, what condition leads to complete darkness on a screen?
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According to the principle of superposition, when two waves overlap, the resultant displacement is the product of the individual displacements.
According to the principle of superposition, when two waves overlap, the resultant displacement is the product of the individual displacements.
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Out-of-phase waves always reinforce each other, leading to constructive interference.
Out-of-phase waves always reinforce each other, leading to constructive interference.
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What is the term used when two waves arrive at a point in phase, reinforcing each other?
What is the term used when two waves arrive at a point in phase, reinforcing each other?
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What is the term for the phenomenon where two or more waves overlap in space?
What is the term for the phenomenon where two or more waves overlap in space?
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The ability to distinguish two objects through an optical instrument is limited by the ______ patterns caused by the aperture.
The ability to distinguish two objects through an optical instrument is limited by the ______ patterns caused by the aperture.
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For total destructive interference to occur, two coherent waves of the same amplitude must be ______ out-of-phase.
For total destructive interference to occur, two coherent waves of the same amplitude must be ______ out-of-phase.
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Which condition is NOT required for interference to occur?
Which condition is NOT required for interference to occur?
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What does the critical angle (θcr) for resolution depend on?
What does the critical angle (θcr) for resolution depend on?
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The principle of superposition only applies to mechanical waves, not electromagnetic waves.
The principle of superposition only applies to mechanical waves, not electromagnetic waves.
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Match the following terms with the descriptions below:
Match the following terms with the descriptions below:
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The bright band in single slit diffraction is known as the ______ bright band.
The bright band in single slit diffraction is known as the ______ bright band.
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In the context of wave interference, what does it mean for sources to be 'coherent'?
In the context of wave interference, what does it mean for sources to be 'coherent'?
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Match the terms with their descriptions:
Match the terms with their descriptions:
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Sunlight only shows distinct colors due to refraction.
Sunlight only shows distinct colors due to refraction.
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In Young's double-slit experiment, what causes the interference pattern observed on the viewing screen?
In Young's double-slit experiment, what causes the interference pattern observed on the viewing screen?
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In Young's double-slit experiment, the interference fringes are always perpendicular to the slits.
In Young's double-slit experiment, the interference fringes are always perpendicular to the slits.
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In Young's double-slit experiment, what does the value 'm' represent in the equation $y_m = \frac{Rm\lambda}{d}$?
In Young's double-slit experiment, what does the value 'm' represent in the equation $y_m = \frac{Rm\lambda}{d}$?
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The distance between the slits and the screen in Young's experiment is represented by the variable ____.
The distance between the slits and the screen in Young's experiment is represented by the variable ____.
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If the distance between the slits and the screen in Young's experiment is increased, what happens to the distance between the bright fringes?
If the distance between the slits and the screen in Young's experiment is increased, what happens to the distance between the bright fringes?
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In the given example, what is the wavelength of light calculated from the two-slit interference experiment?
In the given example, what is the wavelength of light calculated from the two-slit interference experiment?
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In the context of radio antennas, the intensity of radiation is always uniform in all directions.
In the context of radio antennas, the intensity of radiation is always uniform in all directions.
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Match the terms with their descriptions in the context of Young's double-slit experiment
Match the terms with their descriptions in the context of Young's double-slit experiment
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What is the angle, represented by θ, when m = -1 in the context of wave interference?
What is the angle, represented by θ, when m = -1 in the context of wave interference?
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According to the Doppler effect, when a sound source moves away from a stationary observer, the perceived frequency is higher.
According to the Doppler effect, when a sound source moves away from a stationary observer, the perceived frequency is higher.
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What is the relationship between frequency (f), speed of light (c), and wavelength (λ)?
What is the relationship between frequency (f), speed of light (c), and wavelength (λ)?
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The Doppler effect describes the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer who is moving relative to the ________ of the wave.
The Doppler effect describes the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer who is moving relative to the ________ of the wave.
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Match the following values of 'm' with their corresponding angles ('θ').
Match the following values of 'm' with their corresponding angles ('θ').
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If the wavelength of an electromagnetic wave emitted by vibrating HCl molecule is 3.75 µm, what is the frequency?
If the wavelength of an electromagnetic wave emitted by vibrating HCl molecule is 3.75 µm, what is the frequency?
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What happens to the perceived frequency of a sound wave when the source is moving away from a stationary observer?
What happens to the perceived frequency of a sound wave when the source is moving away from a stationary observer?
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The Doppler effect only applies to sound waves, not light waves.
The Doppler effect only applies to sound waves, not light waves.
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A stationary sound source emits a frequency of 400 Hz. If an observer moves towards the source, which of the following is true?
A stationary sound source emits a frequency of 400 Hz. If an observer moves towards the source, which of the following is true?
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When a light source moves away from an observer, its light is blueshifted.
When a light source moves away from an observer, its light is blueshifted.
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A car horn emits a sound at a frequency of fs. If the car is moving towards an observer with speed vs and the observer is moving towards the car with a speed vo, what is the general expression for the frequency that the observer hears?
A car horn emits a sound at a frequency of fs. If the car is moving towards an observer with speed vs and the observer is moving towards the car with a speed vo, what is the general expression for the frequency that the observer hears?
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The change in frequency due to the relative motion between a source and an observer is known as the _______ effect.
The change in frequency due to the relative motion between a source and an observer is known as the _______ effect.
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According to the Doppler effect, when a sound source is moving toward a stationary observer, what happens to the relationship between observed frequency and source frequency?
According to the Doppler effect, when a sound source is moving toward a stationary observer, what happens to the relationship between observed frequency and source frequency?
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Match the scenario with the correct frequency shift
Match the scenario with the correct frequency shift
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A submarine emits a sonar wave at a frequency of 1500 Hz. If the submarine is moving away from a stationary object, what will happen to the observed frequency?
A submarine emits a sonar wave at a frequency of 1500 Hz. If the submarine is moving away from a stationary object, what will happen to the observed frequency?
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Study Notes
Vibrational Waves and Behaviour of Waves
- Waves do not stop when reaching the end of a medium; they exhibit various behaviors.
- Wave properties include amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period, velocity, and phase.
- Ripple tanks are used to study water wave behavior.
- Light shining on water in a ripple tank illuminates a white sheet below, allowing observation of wave crests and troughs.
- Dark spots on the sheet represent wave crests, while bright spots represent wave troughs.
- Ripple tanks demonstrate reflection, refraction, and diffraction of waves.
Reflection of Waves
- Reflection is the bouncing back of a wave when encountering a boundary or obstacle.
- The angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection.
- Waves reflect off barriers in a predictable manner, regardless of the angle of incidence.
Refraction of Waves
- Refraction is the change in direction of waves as they pass from one medium to another.
- Refraction is accompanied by a change in wave speed and wavelength.
- Water waves slow down when passing from deep to shallow water, affecting their direction.
- Ripples slow down when passing through a shallower part of the ripple tank, where the medium is different, demonstrating wave speed dependency on the medium.
Diffraction of Waves
- Diffraction is the bending or spreading of waves around the edges of apertures or obstacles.
- This behavior is more apparent in waves with longer wavelengths.
- Water waves can travel around corners, through openings, and around obstacles.
- The amount of diffraction increases with increasing wavelength and decreases with decreasing wavelength.
- When comparing the behavior of long wavelength waves to short wavelength waves when encountering a barrier, long-wavelength waves will diffract more than short-wavelength ones.
Diffraction and Huygens's Principle
- Huygens's principle states that every point on a wave front can be considered a source of secondary wavelets that spread out in all directions.
- The position of the wave front at a later time is the envelope of these secondary wavelets.
- Huygens's construction allows for quantifying diffraction phenomena.
Single-Slit Diffraction
- When parallel light rays pass through a slit, a diffraction pattern is observed on a distant screen.
- The pattern consists of a central bright band flanked by alternating narrow bright and dark bands.
Interference
- Interference is the combination of two or more waves overlapping in space.
- The resultant wave is the sum of the individual waves.
- Constructive interference occurs when waves are in phase, resulting in increased amplitude.
- Destructive interference occurs when waves are out of phase, resulting in decreased amplitude.
- The condition for constructive interference is r2 - r1 = mλ(m = 0, ±1, ±2, ...), and for destructive interference is r2 - r1 = (m + 1/2)λ(m = 0, ±1, ±2, ...).
Young's Double-Slit Experiment
- Young's experiment demonstrates interference using two narrow slits.
- These slits act as coherent sources of waves.
- The interference pattern is a series of alternating bright and dark bands called interference fringes.
- The fringe separation, wavelength, and distance to the screen determine the relationship between the bright fringes and the wavelength of the light.
Doppler Effect
- The Doppler effect describes the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave perceived by an observer as the source or observer moves relative to the medium.
- Sound waves perceived by a stationary observer will have a higher frequency when a sound source approaches and a lower frequency when it moves away.
- For light, moving sources exhibit redshift (decreasing frequency) for receding sources and blueshift (increasing frequency) for approaching ones.
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Explore the fascinating world of waves through this quiz on their properties and behaviors including reflection, refraction, and diffraction. Learn how ripple tanks can reveal wave characteristics like amplitude and wavelength, and understand the principles of wave behavior as they interact with boundaries and different media.
