Electro Magnetic Waves Flashcards
Electromagnetic spectrum
The complete range of electromagnetic waves places in order of increasing frequency is made up of radio waves micro waves infrared rays visible light uV rays x-rays and gamma rays
Electromagnetic
A transverse wave that is made up of vibrating electric and magnetic fields that move through space or some medium at the speed of light
Radio waves
Electromagnetic waves with the longest wavelength and lowest frequencies
Microwaves
Shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than radio waves
Radar
A system that uses reflected radio waves to detect objects and measure their distance and speed.
Infrared waves
Electromagnetic waves with wave lengths shorter than microwaves and higher frequencies and more energy.
Thermogram
An image that shows regions of different temperatures in different colors
Visible light
Electromagnetic waves that make you see
Ultraviolet rays
Electromagnetic waves with wave lengths just shorter than visible light and higher frequencies carry more energy and can damage living cells
X-rays
Electromagnetic waves with waves lengths just shorter than UV rays carry more energy and can penetrate most matter
Gamma rays
Electromagnetic waves with the shortest wave lengths and highest frequencies and have the greatest energy and penetrates the most