Wave Basics

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  • Created on: 11-10-15 23:21
What is meant by 'progressive' wave?
A moving wave
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What is its purpose?
To carry energy without carrying material
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What is the cause of waves?
When something cause particles or fields to oscillate at a source
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List two ways that we can tell waves carry energy
Electromagnetic waves transfer heat to objects, X-ray and Gamma rays cause ionising radiation which can knock electrons out of orbit
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What do waves tranfer energy through?
Mediums
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List another two ways that we can tell waves carry energy
Loud noises cause air oscillations which can make things vibrate, Wave power can be used to generate electricity
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Name three way in which a wave can be affected
Reflection, Diffraction, Refraction
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Give a brief definition for Reflection
A wave is reflected (or bounces back to the source) at a boundary
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Give a brief definition of Diffraction
When a wave passes through a gap, causing it to spread out
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Give a brief definition of Refraction
When a wave changes direction as it enters a different medium
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