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P1 - Energy for the home
Glossary

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Satellite dish has a concave shape so that it reflects TV signals from satellite to signal detector also known as LNB.

 

     

 P1 Reflection - Laser - Climate change

Syllabus Summary Questions Answers

 

   1.  Law of reflection: the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection.

   2.  Diagram to show the law of reflection: See Summary.

   3.  The name of the line drawn at right angle to a mirror surface is the normal.

   4.  Rough objects reflect light sending it in different directions.           

        Objects can be seen because they reflect light.

   5.  Two differences between a filament lamp and laser light are:

        Laser: All waves have the same frequency and wavelength and are in phase.

        Filament lamp: has a range of frequencies and wavelengths and all the waves are not in phase.

   6.

  • Volcanoes are a natural phenomena, they reflect radiation from the Sun and cause cooling.

  • Human activity is contributing to climate change.

  • Factories reflect radiation from the city causing warming.