Physics: Light - EM Spectrum Flashcards
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Radiation
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Light energy
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Electromagnetic Spectrum
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A range of light energy based on wavelength energy, and frequency
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Cosmic Radiation
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Light energy from space
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Photon
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Mass less bundle of electromagnetic energy
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Matter
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Anything that has mass and takes up space
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Radio Waves
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Longest wavelength and lowest energy
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Microwaves
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2nd longest wavelength and 2nd lowest energy
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Infrared Rays
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3rd longest wavelength and 3rd lowest energy
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Visible Light
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Light that you can see
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Ultraviolet Rays
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3rd shortest wavelength and 3rd highest energy
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X-Rays
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2nd shortest wavelength and 2nd highest energy
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Gamma Rays
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Shortest wavelength and highest energy
