Electromagnetic Spectrum Flashcards
1
Q
What is the smallest wavelength?
A
Gamma Rays
2
Q
What is the largest wavelength?
A
Radio waves
3
Q
What are the different waves in order from smallest to biggest
A
Gamma, X-Ray, Ultraviolet, Visible, Infrared, Microwaves, Radio
4
Q
What are the ionizing wavelengths?
A
Gamma Rays
X - Rays
Ultraviolet
5
Q
What are the non ionizing wavelengths?
A
Infrared
Microwave
Radio Waves
6
Q
What is the acronym to remember all of the rays in order?
A
Grandpa’s 🟰 gamma ray
Xylophone 🟰 x-ray
Under 🟰 ultraviolet
Visible 🟰 visible
Infrared 🟰 infrared
Microwaved 🟰 microwave
Reptiles 🟰 radio
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7
Q
What is the Electromagnetic spectrum made up of?
A
Several different types of radiation 🥵
