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P2 - Waves Flashcards

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Transverse wave

A

Oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer

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2
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Wave speed

A

Frequency x wavelength

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3
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How can speed frequency and wavelength vary

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Speed is independent of f and a
F is set at a source
Speed and wavelength vary

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4
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Radio waves

A

Communication

Can diffract well

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5
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Microwaves

A

Satellites and mobile phones

Microwaves have different wavelength

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6
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Infrared

A

Monitor temperature
Remote controls
Optical fibres

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7
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UV

A

Detect forged bank notes

Skin cancer

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Gamma

A

Treat cancer

Diagnose cancer

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