Lesson 3 Electromagnetic Flashcards

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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, visible light, ultraviolet rays, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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Electromagnetic Waves

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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.

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Radio Waves

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Electromagnetic waves with the longest wavelengths and the lowest frequency.

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Microwaves

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Electromagnetic waves that have shorter wavelengths and higher frequency 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. Carry more energy than microwaves, and are often called heat rays.

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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 waves that you can see.

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Ultraviolet waves

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

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X-Rays

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electromagnetic waves with shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than ultraviolet rays. Carry more energy than ultraviolet rays and can penetrate most matter.

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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.

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