Electromagnetic Spectrum Flashcards
1
Q
Electromagnetic spectrum
A
- Radiowave
- Microwave
- Infrared
- Visible light
- Ultraviolet
- X-rays
- Gamma rays
2
Q
Radiowave
A
Longer than 30 cm
3
Q
Radio uses
A
Communication
Broadcasting
4
Q
Radio hazards
A
None
5
Q
Microwave
A
30cm - 1mm
6
Q
Microwave uses
A
WiFi
Bluetooth
Mobile phones (3G, 4G, 5G)
Microwave (heats water in it)
7
Q
Microwave hazards
A
Heating of internal tissues
8
Q
Infrared
A
1mm - 700nm
Heat moving at the speed of light
9
Q
Infrared uses
A
Grill
Toaster
Night vision
10
Q
Infrared hazards
A
Skin damage
11
Q
Visible light
A
Red 700nm
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
(indigo)
Violet 400nm
12
Q
Visible light uses
A
Photography
Camera
Videos
13
Q
Visible light hazards
A
Eye damage
Can set you on fire (nukes)
14
Q
Ultraviolet
A
400nm - 10nm
15
Q
Ultraviolet uses
A
Sun beds/tanning
Anti-counterfeit currency
Florescence (uv -> visible)
Forensics