EM Waves & Matter (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Transmission of EM waves
Transmission of EM waves
Waves pass through the new medium
Absorption of EM waves
Absorption of EM waves
Waves absorbed, energy converted to heat
Reflection of EM waves
Reflection of EM waves
Waves bounce back from the surface
Refraction of EM waves
Refraction of EM waves
Waves change direction due to change in speed
How does wavelength affect EM interactions?
How does wavelength affect EM interactions?
Different parts of EM spectrum interact differently with materials
How glass interacts with visible light
How glass interacts with visible light
Transmits and refracts visible light
How glass interacts with UV radiation
How glass interacts with UV radiation
Absorbs UV radiation
How glass interacts with IR radiation
How glass interacts with IR radiation
Reflects infrared radiation
Speed of EM waves in a vacuum
Speed of EM waves in a vacuum
All EM waves travel at the same speed
Why do EM waves bend in new materials?
Why do EM waves bend in new materials?
Speed changes, causing the waves to bend