Electromagnetic Spectrum Flashcards
1
Q
Name the order of the radiation
A
- Radio waves
- Mirco waves
- Infrared
- Vissible light
- Ultra violet
- X rays
- Gamma rays
2
Q
What are the uses of radio waves
A
Communication and astronomy
3
Q
What are the uses for microwaves
A
Satellite connection, mobile phone networks, cooking, RADAR
4
Q
What are the uses for infrared radiation
A
Remote controls, radiation heaters, grills, optical fibre communications, night vision
5
Q
What are the uses for visible light
A
Photography and illumination, fibre optic communications, telescopes
6
Q
What are the uses for ultra violet
A
Killing bacteria , curing inks and resins, synthesises vitamin D in skin
7
Q
What are the uses for x rays
A
Examine most areas of the body, airport security
8
Q
What are the uses for gamma rays
A
Used in medicine ( radiotherapy) , sterilisation and disinfection, killing cancer cells
