PS.6.3.2 Waves Flashcard

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What type of solar radiation is absorbed by the ozone layer to prevent harmful radiation from reaching Earth's surface?

Back

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is absorbed by the ozone layer, protecting life on Earth from harmful effects.

Front

What type of wave does not require a medium through which to travel?

Back

Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum and do not require a medium.

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What happens to light rays when they deviate from their original path due to obstacles like dust or gas molecules?

Back

Scattering occurs when light rays change direction due to interaction with particles.

Front

What type of light has longer wavelengths than microwaves and is felt as heat?

Back

Infrared light has longer wavelengths than microwaves and is experienced as heat.

Front

What is a repeated back and forth or up and down motion, describing how sound moves?

Back

Vibration refers to the oscillating motion that produces sound.

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What is the term for the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light due to a change in speed when entering a different medium.

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What is the phenomenon called when light bounces off a surface?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

Front

What is the range of electromagnetic waves that can be detected by the human eye?

Back

Visible light is the range of electromagnetic waves that humans can see.

Front

What type of wave is produced by vibrating objects and requires a medium to travel?

Back

Sound waves are produced by vibrating objects and require a medium like air or water.

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave.