Waves Flashcards
Section 3 in syllabus
1
Q
Wave speed(m/s)
A
Frequency(Hz) * Wavelength(m)
2
Q
Frequence(Hz)
A
1/Period(s)
3
Q
The refractive index in terms of angles of incidence and reflection
A
Sin i / Sin r
4
Q
The refractive index in terms of angles of speed of light in both mediums
A
Cv (speed of light in vacuum) / Cm (speed of light in material)
5
Q
The refractive index in terms of critical angle
A
1 / Sin c
6
Q
Nr / Ni =
A
Sin i / Sin r
7
Q
Describe critical angle
A
The largest angle of incidence for which refraction can still occur
8
Q
Speed of microwave in vacuum
A
Speed of electromagnetic = speed of light!
3*10^8
