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