List 3 Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
EM wave
A
Wave that travels through space and matter and is made of electric and magnetic feilds, also called Electromagnetic waves
2
Q
Radiation
A
Name for energy in the form of EM wave
3
Q
EM spectrum
A
Entire range of 7 types of EM waves
4
Q
Radio waves
A
Lowest energy EM wave
5
Q
Microwaves
A
Cook food
6
Q
Infrared waves
A
Most commonly known as heat
7
Q
Visible light
A
Type of EM wave humans can see
8
Q
Ultraviolet light
A
Type of EM wave that causes sunburns
9
Q
X-ray
A
Used to see bones
10
Q
Gamma rays
A
Type of EM wave with the highest energy
11
Q
Light
A
Type of energy that travels as an EM wave
