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Contents
Characteristics of waves Types of wave Electromagnetic Spectrum The 7 Electromagnetic Waves Uses of Electromagnetic Waves Sound Waves Sound Quiz Ultrasound Seismic Waves Colliding: The Andes Spreading: Mid-Atlantic Ridge Sliding Past Each Other: San Francisco
Characteristics of Waves
Amplitude, a The distance from the middle to either the trough or peak Wavelength, (metres) The distance of one full cycle of a wave Frequency, f (Hertz, Hz) The number of waves that pass a point in 1 second Waves carry energy from one place to another
Types of Wave
Transverse (light, water, strings) Vibrations are at 90 to the direction of wave travel
Longitudinal (sound, slinky spring) Vibrations are along the same direction as wave travel
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Short wavelength
Long wavelength
High frequency
Low frequency
high frequency = short wavelength high frequency = high energy high energy = more dangerous
Radio Waves (communications) TV and FM radio (short wavelength) Direct line of sight with transmitter (do not diffract) Medium wavelength travel further because they reflect from layers in the atmosphere
Microwaves (cooking and satellite signals) Satellite signals: Frequency of microwaves pass easily through atmosphere and clouds
Cooking: microwaves are absorbed by water molecules. These water molecules become heated heat food
Dangers: microwaves are absorbed by living tissue Internal heating will damage or kill cells
Infrared Radiation (remote controls, toasters) Any object that radiates heat radiates IR radiation IR is absorbed by all materials and causes heating
IR is used for night vision and security cameras as IR is visible in daytime or night-time Police use it to catch criminals, army use it to detect enemy
Dangers: damage to cells (burns)
Ultraviolet (detect forged bank notes, tanning booths) Darker skin protects UV from penetrating skin tissue deeper under the skin
X Rays (detect bone breaks) X-rays pass through flesh but not dense material like bones Dangers: X-rays damage cells and cause cancers Radiographer precautions include wearing lead aprons and standing behind a lead screen to minimise exposure
Sound Waves
How do we hear?
Object vibrates vibrations travel away as a wave
Vibrations enter the ear and vibrate a liquid in the inner ear
Vibrating liquid affects 1000s of nerves which tell your brain that you can hear a sound
amplitude
amplitude
Wavelength (m)
amplitude
Wavelength (m)
amplitude
Sound Quiz
The Greek letter refers to which part of a wave? The distance between two crests of a wave is called the? Frequency is measured in? If the amplitude of a sound wave increases, what would you hear? What is the unit of amplitude of a sound wave? Does sound travel through space? Increasing the pitch also increases what? If the amplitude of a light wave increases, what would you see? Which has the highest pitch a wave with short wavelength or long wavelength? Two people at equal distances from a sound source. One is under water, the other is standing on the ground. Who will hear it first?
Ultrasound
Ultrasound: sound with very high frequency
: frequency above 20kHz - inaudible
V=fx
V = wave speed (m/s) f = frequency (Hz) = wavelength (m) Wavelength, (m)
The 4 Uses
1. Industrial Cleaning
Ultrasound can be used to clean delicate equipment. Short = narrow, focused beam. Vibrations remove dirt effectively by shaking dirt loose. No need to dismantle the equipment.
The 4 Uses
2. Industrial Quality Control Ultrasound waves can detect cracks inside metals.
When a sound wave travels from one substance to another, some waves are reflected back as echoes. The reflected waves (echoes) are detected by a computer... An echo = a flaw in the metal a crack has formed.
The 4 Uses
3. Pre-Natal Scanning
X-rays can be used to see inside the body - (unsafe for a baby) Ultrasound can create images and is safer. Passes through new substance (skin, muscle, bone) waves are reflected as echoes. The reflected waves (echoes) are detected by a computer...
The 4 Uses
4. SONAR - Direction and Range Bats produce ultrasound squeaks pick up the reflections using their big ears.
Brain processes the reflected signals into a mental picture of the surroundings. Ships use SONAR to detect items on the seabed. The pattern of the reflections indicates the depth and shapes.
Seismic Waves
P waves (primary):
1) They are longitudinal so they cause the ground to move up and down
2) They pass through solids and liquids
Seismic Waves
S waves will only travel through a solid
P waves travel through the Earth and are refracted when they pass through a medium
The paths of these waves are curved because density is gradually changing Observations: 1) It has a thin crust, 2) it has a semi-fluid mantle where density increases with depth, 3) a core with a liquid outer part and a solid inner part
Tectonics
This mantle moves slowly by convection currents, caused by the radiation emitted from the Earths core
The Earths crust is constructed of sedimentary rock layers These plates meet at boundaries at which plates collide, separate or slide past each other
Earths Crust
Sedimentary rocks settle in layers
The oldest rock is at the bottom; the newest at the top Sedimentary rock is often folded or fractured due to pressures:
As tectonic plates move apart, magma rises and sometimes with enough force to produce an underwater volcano Force causes tidal waves tsunamis These cause huge destruction when they reach the land As the magma rises and cools, underwater mountains form Evidence for Continental Drift e.g. Atlantic Ocean
Plates can slide past each other But when they do, they catch on each other and lurch This lurch lasts a few seconds but is extremely violent Violent shaking destroys buildings
Poorer countries suffer worse as they have: 1) overcrowded cities 2) poorly constructed buildings 3) inadequate rescue services
Summary
Parts of a wave; transverse (light) and longitudinal (sound) EM spectrum: radio, microwaves, IR, UV, X-ray, Gamma Ultrasound has 4 uses Seismic waves: P (quicker) and S (solid only) waves Tectonics drift on molten mantle and meet at boundaries Interaction causes: 1) earthquakes 2) volcanoes 3) mountains 4) trenches 5) ridges 6) evidence for Continental Drift