Required Practical: Measuring Wave Properties (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is amplitude in a wave?
What is amplitude in a wave?
Max displacement from undisturbed position
In longitudinal waves, wavelength is measured from one compression to what?
In longitudinal waves, wavelength is measured from one compression to what?
The next compression
What is frequency measured in?
What is frequency measured in?
Hertz (Hz)
What is the formula for period?
What is the formula for period?
How do metals interact with microwaves?
How do metals interact with microwaves?
They reflect them
What happens to light waves when they hit black surfaces?
What happens to light waves when they hit black surfaces?
They are absorbed
What happens to electrons when atoms are heated?
What happens to electrons when atoms are heated?
They move to a higher energy level
What is generated when an electron returns to its original energy level?
What is generated when an electron returns to its original energy level?
An electromagnetic wave
Where are gamma rays emitted from?
Where are gamma rays emitted from?
Nucleus of radioactive atoms
What are two effects of ultraviolet waves on skin?
What are two effects of ultraviolet waves on skin?
Increase cancer risk & premature ageing
What do X-rays and gamma rays do to atoms when absorbed?
What do X-rays and gamma rays do to atoms when absorbed?
Knock electrons off atoms
What units measure radiation dose?
What units measure radiation dose?
Sieverts (Sv) or millisieverts (mSv)