Light Flashcards

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Gamma

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Gamma Rays are a type of light on the electromagnetic light spectrum and contains the most energy and also emits the most radiation. Elements like Uranium can release Gamma

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X-ray

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x-rays are next wave type next to gamma. These rays have a decently high amount of energy and can go through human flesh but cant go through bone. This makes it useful in a medical aspect.

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UV

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U.V stands for ultra violet and is close to the visible light spectrum. This type of energy comes from the sun and can damage human DNA, causing skin cancer.

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Visible light

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Visible light is as it sounds the only type of light that the human eye can percieve. This light is the most common to humans as it is what we use to see colour in the world. This light is in the middle of the spectrum.

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Infrared

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Infrared is the light which can emit some heat through something known as infrared radiation. An infrared camera can detect heat from anything.

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Microwaves

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Microwaves are a type of light which are commonly used in a “microwave” to heat up food. These wavelengths are on the longer side and water molecules are able to be vibrated in them, causing the food to heat up and be cooked.

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Radiowaves

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Radiowaves are the longest wave ranging from meters to even a couple of kilometers, they have the least amount of energy

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