Electromagnetic Wave Flashcards

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electromagnetic spectrum

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The complete range of electromagnetic wave placed in order of increasing frequency.

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electromagnetic wave

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Made up of vibrating electric and magnetic fields that move through space or some medium at the speed of light.(transverse wave)

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radio waves

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Electromagnetic waves this the longest wavelengths and lowest frequency.

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microwaves

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Electromagnetic waves that have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than ratio waves.

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radar

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A system that used reflected radio waves to detect objects and measure their distance and speed.

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infrared rays

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Electronic waves with shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than microwaves.

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thermogram

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An image that show regions of different temperature in different colors.

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visible light

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Electromagnetic radiation that can be seen with the unaided eye.

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ultraviolet rays

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Electromagnetic waves with wavelength shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays.

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X-rays

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Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths shorter than ultraviolet rays but longer than gamma rays.

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gamma rays

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Electromagnetic waves with the shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies.

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