Bending Light Table
| Angle of Incidence | Angle of Refraction | Air to Water | Air to Glass | Glass to Water | |--------------------|---------------------|---------------|---------------|----------------| | 30° | | 22° | 20° | 28° | | 45° | | 32° | 33° | 41° | | 60° | | 38° | 48° | 50° | | 90° | | 90° | 42° | 60° |
Bending Light Questions
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What is the relationship between the angle of incidence and the angle of refraction?
- The angle of incidence and the angle of refraction are related through Snell's Law, which states that the ratio of the sines of the angles is constant for two different media. As the angle of incidence increases, the angle of refraction also generally increases, although the degree of change depends on the materials involved.
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How does the medium affect the angle of refraction?
- The medium affects the angle of refraction due to its refractive index, which is a measure of how much the speed of light is reduced in that medium compared to air. Different mediums have different refractive indices, which causes light to bend at different angles when transitioning from one medium to another.
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Can you predict the angle of refraction if you know the angle of incidence?
- Yes, if you know both the refractive indices of the two media, you can predict the angle of refraction using Snell’s Law: \( n_1 \sin(\theta_1) = n_2 \sin(\theta_2) \), where \( n_1 \) and \( n_2 \) are the refractive indices of the two media, and \( \theta_1 \) and \( \theta_2 \) are the angles of incidence and refraction, respectively.
Sound Waves: Pitch & Loudness Questions
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Explain how frequency affects pitch.
- Frequency directly affects pitch; the higher the frequency of the sound wave, the higher the pitch perceived by the listener. Conversely, lower frequencies result in lower pitches.
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Describe how amplitude affects loudness.
- Amplitude correlates with loudness; greater amplitude results in louder sounds, while smaller amplitude leads to quieter sounds. Loudness is perceived intensity of the sound, and a larger amplitude wave carries more energy.
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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?
- Wavelength and frequency have an inverse relationship. As the frequency of a wave increases, the wavelength decreases, and as the frequency decreases, the wavelength increases. This relationship is defined by the equation \( v = f \lambda \), where \( v \) is the speed of sound, \( f \) is the frequency, and \( \lambda \) is the wavelength.
Analyzing the Data:
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Which of the following correctly matches the letters with the names of the objects?
- Type Answer HERE: (Please specify the objects to match!)
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In which substance is the speed of sound waves likely the greatest?
- Copper (Since it is the densest substance listed, sound travels faster in denser mediums.)
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What happens to the speed of sound as it travels through a gas and into a solid?
- The speed increases. (Sound travels faster in solids than in gases due to closer molecular packing.)
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What correctly explains the relationship between FM and AM radio waves?
- FM radio waves carry more energy than AM radio waves. This is supported by the fact that FM radio waves have a shorter wavelength compared to AM radio waves.
READING & EVIDENCE IN SCIENCE:
- List the 7 main types of energy from lowest energy to highest energy.
- Radio Waves
- Microwaves
- Infrared Radiation
- Visible Light
- Ultraviolet Radiation
- X-Rays
- Gamma Rays
- What is one use for high-energy gamma rays?
- One use for high-energy gamma rays is in medical treatments for cancer, particularly in radiation therapy to target and destroy malignant cells.
- How did Sir Isaac Newton use a prism to discover the colors of the visible light spectrum?
- Sir Isaac Newton used a prism to demonstrate that white light is composed of different colors. When white light passes through a prism, it bends and separates into its component colors—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet—showing that light can be split into its spectral colors.
Make sure to fill in any missing data specific to the virtual lab you conducted. This completion can help guide your understanding of waves, particularly in terms of bending light and sound properties. Good luck with your submission!
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