The Electromagnetic Spectrum Flashcards

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The transfer of energy as EM waves.

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Radiation

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Radiation

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Is the transfer of energy as EM waves.

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Electromagnetic (EM) spectrum

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Visible light represents only a very small part of the range of frequencies than an EM wave can have.

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Visible light represents only a very small part of the range or frequencies than an EM wave can have.

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Electromagnetic (EM) spectrum

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Infrared

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Or IR, light has slightly longer wavelengths than red light.

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Or IR, light has slightly longer wavelengths than red light.

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Infrared

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Ultraviolet

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Or UV, light has slightly shorter wavelengths than violet light.

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Or UV, light has slightly shorter wavelengths than violet light.

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Ultraviolet

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