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Infrared

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Radiation emitted by hot objects

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Gamma rays

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These are produced by radioactive substances

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Uv rays

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These are the waves just behind violet light

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Optical fibres

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These are thin glass fibres used to carry light

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Ionisation

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This happens when x-rays or gamma rays pass through a substance

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7 types of EM waves

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Radio waves
Microwaves
Infrared radiation
Visible light
Ultra violet
X-rays
Gamma rays

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