Wave Properties Flashcard

Front

What type of electromagnetic radiation has the highest frequency?

Back

Gamma rays have the highest frequency among electromagnetic radiation.

Front

What is the angle of reflection?

Back

The angle of reflection is the angle formed between the reflected ray and the normal line at the point of reflection.

Front

Which color of visible light has the lowest frequency and highest wavelength?

Back

Red light has the lowest frequency and the highest wavelength in the visible spectrum.

Front

What happens to the maximum vertical displacement of a rope when two pulses of equal amplitude pass through the same point?

Back

The maximum vertical displacement at that point will be 2A, where A is the amplitude of each pulse.

Front

What is the angle of incidence?

Back

The angle of incidence is the angle formed between the incident ray and the normal line at the point of incidence.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in electromagnetic waves?

Back

Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

Front

What is the visible spectrum?

Back

The visible spectrum is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen by the human eye, ranging from red to violet.

Front

What is amplitude in wave properties?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.

Front

What is the principle of superposition in wave theory?

Back

The principle of superposition states that when two or more waves overlap, the resulting wave displacement is the sum of the individual displacements.