Electromagnetic Waves

Question 0

Electromagnetic spectrum

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The complete range of electromagnetic waves placed in order of increasing frequency. Is made up of radio waves, microwaves, infrared rays, and gamma rays

Question 1

Electromagnetic wave

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A transverse wave that is made up of vibrating electric and magnetic fields that move through space or some medium at the speed of light

Question 2

Radio waves

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Electromagnetic waves with the longest wavelengths and the lowest frequencies

Question 3

Microwaves

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Have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than radio waves do

Question 4

Radar

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• stands for radio detection and ranging

- a system that uses reflected microwaves to detect objects and measure their distance and speed

Question 5

Infrared rays

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Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths shorter than those of microwaves. Carry more energy than microwaves, and are often called heat rays

Question 6

Thermogram

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An image that shows regions of different temperatures in different colors

Question 7

Visible light

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Electromagnetic waves that you can see

Question 8

Ultraviolet rays

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Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths just shorter than those of visible light. Carry more energy than visible light and can damage or kill living cells

Question 9

X-rays

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Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths just shorter than those of ultraviolet rays. Carry more energy than ultraviolet rays and can penetrate most matter

Question 10

Gamma rays

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Electromagnetic waves with the shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies. Have the greatest amount of energy and are the most penetrating