Electro magnetic spectrum pt1 Flashcards
Electromagnetic Spectrum
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
Consists of what?
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R - Radio Wave
M - Microwave
I - Infrared Radiation
V - Visible light
U - Ultraviolet rays
X - Xray
G - Gamma
What is Radio Wave and uses
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.
Microwave what is it and uses
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