Flashcard on Waves and Energy Transfer

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What is a wave?

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A motion that transfers energy through vibrations

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How can Ava produce a wave using a rope?

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By moving one end up and down

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What is the direction of vibration in the transverse wave formed by ripples in a pond?

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Perpendicular to the direction of the wave

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What is amplitude in wave terminology?

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The distance from the rest position to the crest or trough

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What is frequency measured in?

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Hertz

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Which of the following is NOT a type of electromagnetic wave? Options: Sound waves, Gamma rays, X-rays, Microwaves

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Sound waves

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What is the use of radio waves in the context of listening to songs on the radio?

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Transmitting music from radio stations

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How do microwaves heat food in a microwave oven?

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By causing water particles to vibrate

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During a science experiment, Scarlett used a device that emitted infrared waves to check the temperature of her classmates. What is the primary use of infrared waves?

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To measure body temperature

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What do ultraviolet waves help our bodies produce?

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Vitamin D