10.5 - Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
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Practice Questions
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What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?
💡 Hint: Remember the speed of light.
What happens to electromagnetic waves when they enter a different medium?
💡 Hint: Think about how light behaves in water.
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What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?
💡 Hint: This is the maximum speed for all electromagnetic waves in a vacuum.
True or False: Reflection and refraction are the same phenomenon.
💡 Hint: Remember the definitions of both terms.
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If the speed of light in a certain medium is found to be 2.25×10^8 m/s, what is the refractive index of this medium?
💡 Hint: Use the refractive index formula.
Describe how diffraction affects communication technology like mobile phones.
💡 Hint: Think about how you use your smartphone in a crowded city.
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