Understanding Waves and Their Properties
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is refraction?
Back
Refraction is the bending of a wave as it passes from one medium to another, caused by a change in its speed.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What wave property is measured in Hertz (Hz)?
Back
Frequency is measured in Hertz (Hz), which indicates the number of waves that pass a point in one second.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Doppler Effect?
Back
The Doppler Effect is the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer moving relative to the wave source.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens during superposition of waves?
Back
During superposition, two or more waves combine to form a new wave pattern, which can result in constructive or destructive interference.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which type of wave has the highest frequency: Radio waves, Visible light, Ultraviolet, or X-rays?
Back
X-rays have the highest frequency among these options.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is diffraction?
Back
Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles and the spreading out of waves when they pass through narrow openings.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?
Back
Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as the frequency increases, the wavelength decreases, and vice versa.
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