Electromagnetic Waves Flashcards

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Electromagnetic spectrum

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

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Electromagnetic waves

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Waves that can transfer electric and magnetic energy through the vacuum of space.

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Radio waves

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Electromagnetic waves with the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies.

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Microwaves

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

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Radar

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

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Infrared waves

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Electromagnetic waves with shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than microwaves.

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Thermogram

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An image that shows regions of different temperatures 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 wavelengths 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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