Semester 1 Final Exam Review (NO heating curve or heat calcs)

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What two factors affect the amount of energy a wave has?

Back

Frequency and amplitude.

Front

What type of wave has the smallest wavelength?

Back

Gamma.

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What happens to thermal energy when two objects at different temperatures are in contact?

Back

Thermal energy passes from the warmer object to the cooler object.

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What is the definition of frequency in relation to waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance that the wave moves from its rest position.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.

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What is the definition of thermal energy?

Back

Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

Front

What is the process of energy conversion in glow sticks?

Back

The light from the glow stick is a conversion from chemical energy to light energy.

Front

What is the definition of a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

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What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy based on position.