Required Practical: Measuring Wave Properties (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is amplitude?
What is amplitude?
Maximum displacement from undisturbed position
For longitudinal waves, wavelength is measured from one compression to which point?
For longitudinal waves, wavelength is measured from one compression to which point?
The next compression
What does frequency measure?
What does frequency measure?
Number of waves passing a point each second
What is the formula for period?
What is the formula for period?
What absorbs microwaves?
What absorbs microwaves?
Foods containing water molecules
What happens to microwaves when they interact with metals?
What happens to microwaves when they interact with metals?
They are reflected
Which surfaces absorb light waves?
Which surfaces absorb light waves?
Black surfaces
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 moves back to its original energy level?
What is generated when an electron moves back to its original energy level?
An electromagnetic wave
What health risks do ultraviolet waves cause?
What health risks do ultraviolet waves cause?
Increase skin cancer risk and premature ageing
What do X-rays and gamma rays do when absorbed by atoms?
What do X-rays and gamma rays do when absorbed by atoms?
Knock electrons off atoms
What are the units for measuring dose of radiation?
What are the units for measuring dose of radiation?
Sieverts (Sv) or millisieverts (mSv)