Question

Chapter 6 Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation

1. Identify everyday examples of waves that travel through solids, liquids and gases.
2. What are transverse and longitudinal waves?What happens when two different waves overlap?
3. A vat of molten iron is heated until white hot, then poured into a mold. As it cools, its color changes to yellow and then red. Explain why this occurs.
4. Identify three common uses of microwaves.
5. What are some uses of gamma rays?
6. What is the Doppler effect? Give an example of how you experience this effect.

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