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Which parts of the Electromagnetic spectrum are ionising?

UV, X-ray and Gamma rays

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How can you use a strobe light to measure the frequency of a wave on a string?

Set the strobe frequency so that the wave on the string appears to be still. The frequency of the strobe will now match the frequency of the wave.

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How is a fluoroscope different to an x-ray you would have to check for a broken arm.

The fluoroscope uses a fluorescent screen to create a real time (moving) image.

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Why is ionising radiation dangerous?

Ionising radiation can damage, kill or cause cells to mutate (potentially becoming cancerous)

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What type of wave is a Radio wave?

Transverse

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When measuring something small, but that repeats many times (such as the wavelength of a water wave), how can you increase the accuracy of your measurement?

Measure multiple and then divide by the number you measured (e.g. measure 10 wavelengths and then divide by 10)

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A prism can be used to split white light into the colours that make it up. What is this process called??

Refraction or dispersion

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What type of waves are used to create thermal images?

Infra red, Transverse

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banana

Go to last place!

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shark

Other team loses 5 points!

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lifesaver

Give 20 points!

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banana

Go to last place!

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star

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rocket

Go to first place!

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lifesaver

Give 25 points!

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Give 5 points!

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shark

Other team loses 10 points!

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Other team loses 25 points!

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thief

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When a wave reflects from a surface, what is the link between the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection?

Both angles are the same

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Which type of wave can travel through a vacuum?

Transverse

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What type of wave is a soundwave?

Longitudinal

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What property of a wave is labelled on this diagram?

Wavelength

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Can sound travel through space (a vacuum)?

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