Electromagnetic Waves Vocabulary Flashcards
What does electromagnetic spectrum mean?
the range of wavelengths or frequencies over which electromagnetic radiation extends.
What are Electromagnetic Waves?
Electromagnetic Waves are transverse waves that involves the transfer of electric and magnetic energy.
What are radio waves?
an electromagnetic waves with the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies
What are microwaves?
a electromagnetic waves that have shorter wavelengths and lowest frequencies than radio waves
What does radar mean?
system for detecting the presence, direction, distance
What are infrared rays?
a ray of infrared radiation
What is thermogram mean?
a record made by a thermograph
What is visible light?
Electromagnetic waves that you can see
What are ultraviolet rays?
Invisible rays that are part of the energy that comes from the sun can damage or kill living cells
What are x-rays?
an electromagnetic wave of high energy and very short wavelength
What are gamma rays?
electromagnetic waves with the shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies
