EM Waves & Matter (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is transmission in the context of EM waves interacting with matter?
What is transmission in the context of EM waves interacting with matter?
Waves pass through the new medium
When EM waves are absorbed by a medium, what does the energy typically convert into?
When EM waves are absorbed by a medium, what does the energy typically convert into?
Heat
What happens during reflection of EM waves?
What happens during reflection of EM waves?
Waves bounce back from the surface
What causes refraction when EM waves enter a new medium?
What causes refraction when EM waves enter a new medium?
A change in speed
How does glass interact with visible light?
How does glass interact with visible light?
Transmits and refracts it
What does glass do to UV radiation?
What does glass do to UV radiation?
Absorbs it
How does glass interact with infrared (IR) radiation?
How does glass interact with infrared (IR) radiation?
Reflects it
How do the speeds of different EM waves compare in a vacuum?
How do the speeds of different EM waves compare in a vacuum?
They all travel at the same speed
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
Why does a wavefront bend when entering a new medium?
Why does a wavefront bend when entering a new medium?
Parts enter at different times