Electromagnetic Spectrum Flashcards by peacan Chan | Brainscape

Q

Radio waves

A

Sends signals from the TV station to your house

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Microwaves

A

What’s food

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Q

Infra-red radiation

A

Takes photos in the dark

In your TV remote

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Q

Visible light

A

Only part of the spectrum we can see

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Q

Ultra-violet

A

Gives us a sun tan

Kills bacteria

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X-ray

A

To see broken bones

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Gamma rays

A

Kills cancer cells

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