Chapter 8: Waves Flashcards
1
Q
In order of wavelength, longest to shortest, what are the types of waves?
A
Radio waves, microwaves, infrared, Colour, ultraviolet, x-rays, gamma rays
2
Q
What are radiowaves used for and dangers?
A
Communication, no dangers
3
Q
What are microwaves used for and dangers
A
Cooking, burns
4
Q
What are infrared rays used for and dangers?
A
Tv remotes and burns
5
Q
What is visible light used for and dangers?
A
Photography and eye damage from bright lights
6
Q
What are ultra violet rays used for and dangers?
A
Tanning salons and skin cancer
7
Q
What are x- rays used for and dangers?
A
Medical imagery and cancer
8
Q
What are gamma rays used for and dangers?
A
MRI scans and cancer
9
Q
Which ones are non ionising?
A
Radio-> visible
10
Q
Which are ionising?
A
UV-> gamma rays
