EM Waves & Matter (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What happens during transmission of EM waves?
What happens during transmission of EM waves?
Waves pass through the new medium
When EM waves are absorbed by a medium, what happens to their energy?
When EM waves are absorbed by a medium, what happens to their energy?
Converted to heat
What is reflection of EM waves?
What is reflection of EM waves?
Waves bounce back from the surface
What causes refraction of EM waves?
What causes refraction of EM waves?
Change in speed
How do different wavelengths of the EM spectrum interact with materials?
How do different wavelengths of the EM spectrum interact with materials?
They interact differently
How does glass interact with visible light?
How does glass interact with visible light?
Transmits and refracts it
How does glass interact with UV radiation?
How does glass interact with UV radiation?
Absorbs it
How does glass interact with infrared (IR) radiation?
How does glass interact with infrared (IR) radiation?
Reflects it
What happens to EM wave speed in materials like water, glass, or oil?
What happens to EM wave speed in materials like water, glass, or oil?
They slow down
In wavefront diagrams, why does a wave bend when entering a new medium?
In wavefront diagrams, why does a wave bend when entering a new medium?
Parts enter at different times