8.3 EM radiation Flashcards
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1
Q
What is the arrangement of all EM radiation in order of Frequency and wavelength
A
EM spectrum
2
Q
Low frequency EM waves used for communications
A
radio waves
3
Q
Waves of higher frequency and shorter wavelength than radio waves
A
Microwaves
4
Q
Device that uses reflected radio waves to detect far away objects
A
radar
5
Q
EM wave with greater frequency than microwave and below red visible light
A
Infrared rays
6
Q
EM wave with frequency slightly higher than visible light
A
UV radiation
7
Q
Any form of EM radiation with higher frequency than UV radiation
A
X-ray
8
Q
EM waves of extremely high frequency, can penetrate almost all substances
A
Gamma Rays
9
Q
Who is the scientist that discovered energy of any EM wave is directly related to its frequency
A
Max Planck
