Electromagnetic Spectrum Flashcards

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Wavelength

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The distance between any two corresponding points that are adjacent in a wave.

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Electromagnetic Spectrum

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Vast arrangement of electromagnetic waves in relation to their wavelengths b

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Radiation

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The Transfer of Energy through matter or space as electromagnetic waves, such as visible light and inflection waves.

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Electromagnetic Radiation

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Radiation consisting of electric and magnetic waves that travel at the speed of light.

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Microwaves

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Radio waves and infrared waves in the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Radio Waves

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Long wavelengths an low frequencies.

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Light Waves

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Provide us with visible light

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Infrared Waves

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Waves with longer wavelengths than visible light

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X-Rays

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Waves that are very high energy and are used in medical and agronomical applications

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Red Shift

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The change in wavelength that allows us to determine if an object is moving toward us or away from us

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Ultraviolet Waves

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Very high energy and no mass or charges; emitted by the nucleus of a radioactive atom

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