Electro Magnetic Waves Flashcards

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electromagnetic spectrum

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The complete range of electromagnetic waves places in order of increasing frequency. Is made up of microwaves, radio waves, infrared wave, visible waves ultraviolet waves, COME BACK TO THIS ONE

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electromagnetic wave

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An electromagnetic wave is a transverse wave that is made up of vibrating electric and magnetic fields that move through pace or some medium at the speed of light.

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radio waves

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Electromagnetic waves with the longest wavelengths and the lowest frequencies are radio waves

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Microwave

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Microwaves have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than radio waves do

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Radar

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

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Infrared Rays

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Infrared Rays are electromagnetic waves with wavelengths shorter and higher frequencies than those of microwaves. Carry more energy than microwaves, and often called heat rays

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thermogram

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A thermogram is 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 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 wavelengths just shorter than those of ultra violet rays. Carry more energy than ultra violet Rays. Carry more energy than ultraviolet rays w d penetrate most matter

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Gamma rays

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Electromagnetic waves with the shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies

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