Electromagnetic Waves And Properties Flashcards
Electromagnetic spectrum
A complete range of electromagnetic waves placed in order of increasing frequency
Electromagnetic waves
Waves that can transfer electric and magnetic energy through the vacuum space
Radio waves
Electromagnetic waves with the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies
Microwaves
Electromagnetic waves that have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies then radio waves
Radar
A system that uses reflected radio waves to detect objects and measure their distance and speed
Infrared rays
Electromagnetic waves with shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than microwaves
Thermogram
An image that shows regions of different temperatures in different colors
Visible light
Electromagnetic radiation that can be seen with the unaided eye
Ultra violet rays
Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths shorter than visible light but longer than x-rays
X-rays
Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths shorter than ultra violet waves but longer than gamma rays
Gamma ray
Electromagnetic waves with the shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies