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Chapter 24+25
Chapter 24+25
Chapter 24+25
Electromagnetic
Waves
24.1 The Nature of Electromagnetic Waves
This picture shows the wave of the radiation field far from the
antenna.
c 3.00 10 m s 8
24.2 The Electromagnetic Spectrum
c f
24.2 The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Find the range in wavelengths for visible light in the frequency range
between 4.0x1014Hz and 7.9x1014Hz.
c 3.00 108 m s
7.5 10 7
m 750 nm
f 4.0 10 Hz
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c 3.00 108 m s
3.8 10 7
m 380 nm
f 7.9 10 Hz
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Chapter 25
The Reflection of
Light: Mirrors
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25.1 Wave Fronts and Rays
A hemispherical view of
a sound wave emitted by a
pulsating sphere.
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25.1 Wave Fronts and Rays
At large distances from the source, the wave fronts become less
and less curved.
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25.2 The Reflection of Light
LAW OF REFLECTION
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25.2 The Reflection of Light
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25.3 The Formation of Images by a Plane Mirror
1. It is upright.
2. It is the same size as you are.
3. The image is as far behind the m
mirror are you are in front of it.
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25.3 The Formation of Images by a Plane Mirror
A ray of light from the top of the chess piece reflects from the mirror.
To the eye, the ray seems to come from behind the mirror.
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25.3 The Formation of Images by a Plane Mirror
What is the minimum mirror height necessary for her to see her full
image?
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25.3 The Formation of Images by a Plane Mirror
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