Transfer of Energy by EM Waves (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What type of wave are electromagnetic waves?
What type of wave are electromagnetic waves?
Transverse waves
What do electromagnetic waves transfer from source to absorber?
What do electromagnetic waves transfer from source to absorber?
Energy
In the sun-Earth example, what is the source of EM radiation?
In the sun-Earth example, what is the source of EM radiation?
The sun
In the sun-Earth example, what acts as the absorber?
In the sun-Earth example, what acts as the absorber?
The air
How are electromagnetic waves transferred?
How are electromagnetic waves transferred?
Vibrations of electric & magnetic fields
Do electromagnetic waves require a medium to travel?
Do electromagnetic waves require a medium to travel?
No
What can electromagnetic waves travel through?
What can electromagnetic waves travel through?
A vacuum
What speed do all electromagnetic waves travel at?
What speed do all electromagnetic waves travel at?
Speed of light
What varies between different types of EM waves?
What varies between different types of EM waves?
Frequencies & wavelengths
What is the visible portion of the EM spectrum called?
What is the visible portion of the EM spectrum called?
Visible light
What type of spectrum do EM waves form?
What type of spectrum do EM waves form?
Continuous spectrum