Electromagnetic Spectrum Flashcards
1
Q
Radio waves uses
A
Communication
2
Q
Microwaves uses
A
Cooking and satellite communication
3
Q
Infrared uses
A
Heating and monitoring temperature
4
Q
Visible light uses
A
Photography
5
Q
Ultraviolet uses
A
Fluorescent lamps
6
Q
Gamma radiation uses
A
Sterilising medical equipment and food
7
Q
Microwave danger
A
Internal tissue heating
8
Q
Infared dangers
A
External skin burns
9
Q
Ultra violet danger
A
Exposure can cause cell damage and skin cancer
10
Q
X ray dangers
A
Can kill cells
11
Q
How do x-rays work
A
Transmitted by soft tissue but absorbed by bones
12
Q
Gamma ray dangers
A
Can cause cell mutations and genetic damage
13
Q
EM spectrum order
A
Radio waves, Microwaves, Infared, Visible light, Ultraviolet, X-ray, gamma ray
14
Q
Can EM spectrum waves travel through a vacuum
A
Yes
15
Q
What type of waves are in the EM spectrum
A
Transverse waves
