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NS 1300 Dr. Hoge
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Is the invisibility cloak real? How does it work?
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Waves A wave is a wiggle in time
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Characteristics of Waves Wavelength Amplitude Frequency Velocity ( remember, velocity includes the vector and magnitude )
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Longitudinal Waves Sound P waves
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Acoustics Interference Resonance Doppler Effect Volume (amplitude of the wave) Pitch (frequency)
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So, how do speakers work?
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Transverse Waves The electromagnetic spectrum S waves
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The Electromagnetic Spectrum Gamma Rays Cosmic Rays X-Rays Ultraviolet Radiation Visible Light Spectrum Infrared Radiation Microwaves Radio Waves
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Electromagnetic Waves Wave / Particle Duality
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Light The speed of light is a constant – c Color Red Shift / Blue Shift
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Properties of Light ( and other waves ) Transmission Reflection Refraction Interference Resonance Polarization
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Lenses Concave Lenses Convex Lenses Focal Point
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Photoelectric Effect Photons and electrons are quantum particles
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So, how does my TV work? How about night vision goggles?
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The Human Eye
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Quiz 1. T or F, a wave is a wiggle in time. 2. T or F, all waves require a medium to travel through. 3. T or F, refraction is the bending of a wave. 4. T or F, a concave lens makes objects look bigger. 5. T or F, the photoelectric effect occurs when a flow of electrons is used to create light.
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