Electro magnetic spectrum pt1 Flashcards

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Electromagnetic Spectrum

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A continuous spectrum of transverse wave that transfer energy away from its source without transferring any matter at the speed of 3.0x10 power of 8 m/s in air or vaccum

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Consists of what?

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Running Man Is Very Unusual X Gary

R - Radio Wave
M - Microwave
I - Infrared Radiation
V - Visible light
U - Ultraviolet rays
X - Xray
G - Gamma

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What is Radio Wave and uses

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Radio waves have the longest wave lengths in the electromagnetic spectrum. They are radiated from aerials and used to carry sound, pictures and other information over long distances

Used for local radio and television communication.

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Microwave what is it and uses

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Microwaves have wavelengths of a few centimeters and are used for international telecommunications and direct broadcast satellite television, radio and even mobile cellphones communication.

It is an advantage because cover a large areas since satellite is used to redirect microwave signal from space

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