S8P4 - Waves Review

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What is a wave?

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

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What do waves carry or transmit?

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Waves carry or transmit energy.

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What is the difference between frequency and wavelength?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in a given time, while wavelength is the distance between successive crests of a wave.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude is the maximum extent of a wave's oscillation, measured from its rest position.

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What are electromagnetic waves?

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Electromagnetic waves are waves that can travel through a vacuum and consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields.

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List the types of electromagnetic waves in order from highest to lowest frequency.

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Gamma rays, X-rays, Ultraviolet (UV), Visible light, Infrared, Microwaves, Radio waves.

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What is the relationship between frequency and energy in waves?

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Higher frequency waves carry more energy than lower frequency waves.

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What happens to light when it passes through a convex lens?

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Light rays converge to a point after passing through a convex lens.

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What is the difference between constructive and destructive interference?

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Constructive interference occurs when waves combine to make a larger wave, while destructive interference occurs when waves combine to make a smaller wave or cancel each other out.

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (km/s).