Waves Flashcards

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What are waves

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A wave is a movement that transfer energy through matter

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What is the wave model of light

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Light is pictured as a wave that travels through empty space and transfers energy from one place to another.

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The visible spectrum is……

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Made up of different colours each having their own wavelength.

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Longest to shortest waves

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Radio waves-microwaves-infrared waves-visible light-ultraviolet waves-x rays-gamma rays

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Radio waves

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Can be used for radio and television braid casting and can be used to diagnose illnesses. Longest wavelength and lowest energy and frequency

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Microwaves

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Can be used in telecommunications or microwaves. Shortest wavelength highest frequency of all radio waves

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Infrared waves

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Can be used by controlling a TV by remote control or for computers to read CDs. Longer wavelength lower energy and frequency

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Ultraviolet waves

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Is radiation that your body can use to make vitamin d and to kill bacteria in food, water, and medical supplies. Shorter wavelength higher energy and frequency to light

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X Rays

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Can be used to photograph bones and teeth. Short wavelength higher energy and frequency than uv rays

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Gamma rays

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Can be used to kill cancer cells in focused bursts. Highest frequency shortest wavelength

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Frequency

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Number of vibrations that occur in a given time

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