Electromagnetic Waves Flashcards

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electromagnetic specctrum

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the complete range of electromagnetic waves placed in order of increasing frequency

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Electromagnetic wave

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transverse wave that involves the transfer of electric and magnetic energy

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radio waves

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electromagnetic wvaes with the longest wavelength and the lowets frequencies

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microwaves

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they have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies then radio waves do

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radar

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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 wavelengths short than those of 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 short 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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