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What is the definition of a medium in wave propagation?
A
material
through
which
a
wave
passes
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What does frequency measure?
Number of waves
per second
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What is the frequency threshold for sound waves to be considered ultrasonic?
Higher than
20,000 Hz
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Why can't sound travel through a vacuum?
There are no
particles
to
vibrate
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How does a tuning fork produce sound?
The
vibrations
create
sound waves
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Which waveform has a higher frequency and why?
Waveform 2, more waves
per second
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What are the characteristics of sound waves?
Sound waves require a
medium
to travel
They travel as waves
Frequency
determines
pitch
Amplitude
determines
volume
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What is the relationship between sound wave frequency and pitch?
Higher frequency
means
higher pitch
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How do ultrasonic waves help in medical imaging?
They sense
boundaries
in the body
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What is the purpose of ultrasonic cleaning?
To vibrate
liquid
and remove dirt
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Why is ultrasonic cleaning preferred over rough scrubbing for gold jewelry?
It prevents
scratches
and
damage
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Why is ultrasonic cleaning better than using strong acid for zinc cleaning?
It avoids
damaging
the
zinc
surface
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How is volume related to sound wave amplitude?
Volume is linked to
particle movement distance
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What device converts sound waves into electrical signals?
Microphone
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What device converts electrical signals into sound waves?
Loudspeaker
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How does a loudspeaker produce sound?
The
speaker cone
vibrates to create
sound waves
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What happens to the frequency of sound produced by a loudspeaker?
It matches the frequency of the
electrical signal
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How does a microphone work?
Sound waves
cause a
membrane
to vibrate
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What is the relationship between the electrical signal and sound wave in a microphone?
Both have the same
frequency
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What does the diaphragm in a loudspeaker do?
It
vibrates
to produce
sound waves
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Why is it important for the current to change direction in a loudspeaker?
To make the
diaphragm
vibrate
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How does a higher volume sound wave affect a microphone?
It causes the
membrane
to move further
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How does a higher pitched sound wave affect a microphone?
It causes the
membrane
to vibrate faster
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What is the wavelength of a wave?
Distance from one
wave point
to the next
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What are ultraviolet light waves?
Light waves with a wavelength less than 400
nm
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What are infrared light waves?
Light waves with a
wavelength
greater than 700
nm
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How is a rainbow formed?
White light
refracts
in raindrops
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What are the primary colors of light?
Red
,
Blue
,
Green
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What is the effect of infrared radiation on objects?
Darker
objects emit
more
infrared radiation
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What are the secondary colors of light?
Cyan
,
Magenta
,
Yellow
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What are some uses of infrared light?
Heaters
,
remote controls
, cameras
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What are some uses of ultraviolet light?
Energy-saving
lights, sterilizing beds
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What are the dangers of ultraviolet light?
Can cause
sunburn
and
skin cancer
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How can we protect ourselves from UV light?
Use
sunscreen
Wear
opaque
clothing
Wear sunglasses
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What is a transverse wave?
Oscillation is
perpendicular
to
energy transfer
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What is a longitudinal wave?
Oscillation
is parallel to
energy transfer
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How can you change the frequency of waves?
By moving the
slinky
faster
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How can you change the amplitude of waves?
By moving the
slinky
further up and down
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How do you measure wavelength in waves?
From
crest
to crest
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How do you measure amplitude in waves?
From the
crest
to the
normal position
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