Waves Review - 5th

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What are electromagnetic waves?

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Electromagnetic waves are waves that can travel through a vacuum and do not require a medium. They include radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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What is the longest type of electromagnetic wave?

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Radio waves are the longest type of electromagnetic waves.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light waves as they pass from one medium to another, caused by a change in their speed.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light waves when they hit a surface.

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What is diffraction?

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Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles or through openings.

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What is absorption in terms of light?

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Absorption is the process by which light waves are taken in by a material, converting the light energy into other forms of energy.

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What type of wave requires a medium to travel?

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Sound waves require a medium (like air, water, or solids) to travel.

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What happens to light when it enters water from air?

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The light undergoes refraction and bends towards the normal line.

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Why does an apple appear red?

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An apple appears red because it reflects red light and absorbs all other visible wavelengths.

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What is the normal line in optics?

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The normal line is an imaginary line perpendicular to the surface at the point of incidence where light waves strike.