sci 3rd quarter reviewer Flashcards
exam
used for communications, radio astronomy, remote sensing, radar, and cooking
microwaves
rachel has the ______ frequency
lowest
when you put a wet tissue paper in a microwave, it heats up because the ______ in the tissue absorb the microwave energy?
water molecules
microwaves release millions and millions of tons of ..?
carbon monoxide
rachelβs wave (R W) have a ______ frequency and ______ wavelength?
lowest, longest
the _______ causes the water molecules to move around and create heat, warming up the tissue paper
absorption
used for fiber optic communication, photography, agriculture, theater/film
visible light
a machine that creates electricity
generator
television and FM and AM radio broadcasts, military communications, mobile phones, ham radio, wireless computer networks are examples of ______?
radio waves
generator turns mechanical energy into ______ energy
electrical
used in industrial processes and in medical and dental practices: killing bacteria, creating fluorescent effects, curing inks
uv light (ultraviolet light)
used widely in cosmetics: applications such as treating skin injuries, smoothing wrinkles, reducing the occurrence of dandruff, blackheads, etc
infrared light
gerjomarae (G R) have a ______ frequency and ______ wavelength?
highest, shortest
exposure to high levels of ______
can cause skin burns
microwaves
radiologists enter an enclosed area while taking x-rays of an individual to protect themselves from unnecessary exposure to ..?
radiation