Flashcards: Fundamentals of Physics and Earth Systems — 20 cartões

Wave behavior — sound relationship?

Shorter wavelength, higher pitch.

Light amplitude — effect?

Determines brightness.

Refraction — occurs where?

At boundary between materials.

Electromagnetic spectrum — longest wavelength?

Radio waves.

Electromagnetic radiation — travel?

Can travel through space.

Kinetic energy — formula?

E_k=1/2 mv^2.

Gravitational potential energy — formula?

E_p=mgh.

Water cycle sequence?

Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff.

Photosynthesis — main purpose?

Convert light to chemical energy.

Carbon dioxide — produced in?

Cellular respiration.

Bionic eye — key component?

Electrochemical 3D retina.

Magnetism — force type?

Attractive or repulsive force.

Electrostatic force — effect?

Attracts or repels charged objects.

Resistor symbol — appearance?

Unfilled rectangle.

Increase bulb brightness — change?

Decrease resistance, increase voltage.

Current — calculation?

V=IR; I=V/R.

Motor — how works?

Magnetic fields cause rotation.

Water cycle — order?

Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff.

Photosynthesis — reactants?

CO2, H2O, light.

Electromagnet — strength affected by?

Core size and coil turns.