Electro Magnetic Waves Flashcards
electromagnetic spectrum
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
electromagnetic wave
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.
radio waves
Electromagnetic waves with the longest wavelengths and the lowest frequencies are radio waves
Microwave
Microwaves have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than radio waves do
Radar
A system that uses reflected micro waves to detect objects and measure their distance and speed
Infrared Rays
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
thermogram
A thermogram is an image that shows regions of different temperatures in different colors
visible light
Electromagnetic waves that you can see
Ultraviolet rays
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
X-Rays
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
Gamma rays
Electromagnetic waves with the shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies