Electromagnetic Spectrum Flashcards

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1
Q

It moves through a medium.

A

Mechanical Wave

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2
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Do not require a medium to move through.

A

Electromagnetic Wave

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3
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It includes electrons and particles.

A

Matter Wave

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4
Q

Electromagnetic waves that are not dangerous

A

Non-Ionizing

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5
Q

Electromagnetic waves that are dangerous

A

Ionizing

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6
Q

In 1820, showed how a current-carrying wire behaves like a magnet.

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Hans Christian Oersted

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7
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In 1821, formulated the principle behind
electromagnetic induction.

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Michael Faraday

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8
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Demonstrate the magnetic effect based on the direction of current.

A

Andre-Marie Ampere

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9
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In 1879, showed experimental evidence of electromagnetic waves and their link to light.

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Heinrich Hertz

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10
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Around 1862 he contributed in developing equations showing the relationship of electricity and magnetism.

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James Clerk Maxwell

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11
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Refers to the height of the wave

A

Amplitude

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12
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Refers to the highest point of the wave

A

Crest

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13
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Refers to the lowest part of the wave

A

Trough

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14
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Refers to the distance between two waves

A

Wavelength

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15
Q

Largest amplitude – ___ wave

A

Least powerful

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16
Q

Smallest amplitude – ___ wave

A

Most powerful

17
Q

What is the meaning of “MRI”?

A

Magnetic Resonance Imaging