Electromagnetic Spectrum Flashcards

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Microwaves

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Number 2 on the spectrum.

Electromagnetic radiation that has shorter wavelengths and higher frequency and carries more energy than radio weights

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Radio waves

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Number 1 on the spectrum.

Electromagnetic radiation that has the longest wavelength and the lowest frequency

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Infrared waves

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Number 3 on the spectrum

Electromagnetic radiation that has wavelengths shorter than microwaves the longer then the visible spectrum

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Ultraviolet rays

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Number 4 on the spectrum.

Electromagnetic radiation that carries more energy than the visible spectrum but less energy than x-rays

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X-rays

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Number 5 on the spectrum.

Very high energy electromagnetic radiation can penetrate human tissue

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Gamma rays

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Number 6 on the spectrum.

Extremely high energy electromagnetic radiation that can penetrate human tissue

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