Elctoromagnetic Waves Flashcards

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Electromagnetic spectrum

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The completes range of electromagnetic waves placed in orders of increasing frequency

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Electromagnetic wave

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A transverse wave that is made up of vibrating electric magnetic fields… involves the transfer of electric and magnetic energy

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Radio waves

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Electromagnetic waves with the longest wavelengths and the lowest frequencies

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Microwaves

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Have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies the radio wave do

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Radar

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A system that uses reflected radio waves detect objects and measure their distance and speed

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Infrared rays

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electromagnetic with wavelength shorter than those microwaves. Carey’s more energy then microwaves , and are often called heat ways.

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Thermogram

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An image that shows regions of different temperatures in different colors

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Visible light

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Electromagnetic waves that you can see

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Ultraviolet rays

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Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths with shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than those of visible light. Carry more energy than visible light and can damage or kill living cells

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X-rays

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Electromagnetic waves with shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than ultraviolet rays. Carry more energy than ultraviolet rays can penetrate

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Gamma rays

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Electromagnetic waves with the shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies. Have the greatest amount of energy and are the most penetrating.

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