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Plasma Worksheet

 

Directions:  Answer the following questions in complete sentences.  A diagram may be substituted when appropriate.

 

  1. Name at least five places where you can find plasmas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. What is the key difference between plasma and a normal gas?

 

 

 

 

  1. Why does plasma have a particular frequency associated with it?

 

 

 

 

 

  1. What role does atmospheric plasma play in radio communication?

 

 

 

 

 

  1. What effects does interstellar plasma have on radio signals?