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 radio waves micro waves infrared rays visible light uV rays x-rays and gamma rays

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Electromagnetic

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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

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Radio waves

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Electromagnetic waves with the longest wavelength and lowest frequencies

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Microwaves

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Shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than radio waves

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Radar

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

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Infrared waves

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Electromagnetic waves with wave lengths shorter than microwaves and higher frequencies and more energy.

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Thermogram

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An image that shows regions of different temperatures in different colors

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Visible light

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Electromagnetic waves that make you see

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Ultraviolet rays

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Electromagnetic waves with wave lengths just shorter than visible light and higher frequencies carry more energy and can damage living cells

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X-rays

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Electromagnetic waves with waves lengths just shorter than UV rays carry more energy and can penetrate most matter

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Gamma rays

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Electromagnetic waves with the shortest wave lengths and highest frequencies and have the greatest energy and penetrates the most

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