sci 3rd quarter reviewer Flashcards

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1
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used for communications, radio astronomy, remote sensing, radar, and cooking

A

microwaves

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2
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rachel has the ______ frequency

A

lowest

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3
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when you put a wet tissue paper in a microwave, it heats up because the ______ in the tissue absorb the microwave energy?

A

water molecules

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4
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microwaves release millions and millions of tons of ..?

A

carbon monoxide

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5
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rachel’s wave (R W) have a ______ frequency and ______ wavelength?

A

lowest, longest

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6
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the _______ causes the water molecules to move around and create heat, warming up the tissue paper

A

absorption

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7
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used for fiber optic communication, photography, agriculture, theater/film

A

visible light

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8
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a machine that creates electricity

A

generator

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9
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television and FM and AM radio broadcasts, military communications, mobile phones, ham radio, wireless computer networks are examples of ______?

A

radio waves

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10
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generator turns mechanical energy into ______ energy

A

electrical

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11
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used in industrial processes and in medical and dental practices: killing bacteria, creating fluorescent effects, curing inks

A

uv light (ultraviolet light)

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12
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used widely in cosmetics: applications such as treating skin injuries, smoothing wrinkles, reducing the occurrence of dandruff, blackheads, etc

A

infrared light

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13
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gerjomarae (G R) have a ______ frequency and ______ wavelength?

A

highest, shortest

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14
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exposure to high levels of ______
can cause skin burns

A

microwaves

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15
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radiologists enter an enclosed area while taking x-rays of an individual to protect themselves from unnecessary exposure to ..?

A

radiation

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16
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are a form of electromagnetic radiation, have higher energy and can pass through most objects, including the body

A

x-ray

17
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used in medicine (radiotherapy), industry (sterilization and disinfection) and the nuclear industry

A

gamma rays

18
Q

gerjom has the ______ frequency

A

highest

19
Q

generator turns ______ energy into electrical energy

A

mechanical