Electromagnetic Specturm Flashcards

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1
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Uses of radio waves

A

Broadcasts
Satelites

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2
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Harmful effects of radio waves

A

Overheating from overuse

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3
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Uses of microwaves

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Cooking
TV broadcasting

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4
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Harmful effects of microwave

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Leaking of radiation and heat from object
Burns

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5
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Uses of infra red

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Thermal imaging
Night vision equipment
Heat sensors

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Harmful effects of infra red

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Lens, cornea, and retina damage
Loss of vision
Contributes to global warning

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7
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Visible light uses

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Photography
Illumination
Fibre optic communications

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Harmful effects of visible light

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Thermal damage
Pigmentation

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9
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Ultra violet uses

A

Killing bacteria
Phototherapy
Forensic scanner in crime scenes

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10
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X-rays uses

A

Security scanners
See inside patients in hospitals

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11
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Harmful effects of x ray

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Cancer
Vomiting

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12
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Gamma rays uses

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In medicine
In nuclear industry

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13
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Electromagnetic spectrum from increasing frequency

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Radio waves
Micro waves
Infra red
Visible light
Ultra violet
X-ray
Gamma ray

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14
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Electromagnetic spectrum from increasing wavelength

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Gamma ray
X-ray
Ultra violet
Visible light
Infra red
Micro wave
Radio wave

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