Application of Electromagnetic Waves Flashcards

(32 cards)

1
Q

transmission of energy in the form of waves and particles through space or material medium

A

radiation

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2
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radiation as sufficient energy to interact with matter, especially to human body and produce ions

A

ionizing radiation

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3
Q

wireless communication

A

radio waves

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4
Q

produced by making electrons vibrate in an antenna

A

radio waves

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5
Q

a radio station sound converted by a microphone into patterns of electric current variations

A

audio frequency

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6
Q

high frequency radio waves

A

radio frequency

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7
Q

high frequency waves provide a _____________________ of broadcasting

A

high quality

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8
Q

longest wavelength

A

radio wave

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8
Q

satellite communication

A

microwaves

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9
Q

can penetrates the atmosphere of the earth

A

microwave

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10
Q

R.A.D.A.R

A

Radio Detection and Ranging

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11
Q

radar system composts of __

A

antenna
transmitter
receiver

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12
Q

terrestrial communication

A

microwave

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13
Q

invisible heat

A

infrared waves

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14
Q

info bout infrared waves

A

the amount and wavelength of radiation depend on the temperature

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15
Q

infrared waves:

below 500 deg celcius
above 500 deg celcius

A

only infrared radiation
infrared radiation and visible light

16
Q

shades of blue and green color indicate regions of?

A

colder temperatures

17
Q

red and yellow indicate _____

18
Q

remote control

A

infrared radiation

19
Q

night vision goggles

A

infrared radiation

20
Q

essential for photosynthesis

A

visible light

21
Q

production of light

incandescent-
fluorescent-
neon light-

A

-produced by heat
-cooler less energy
-same with fluorescent but with other neon gas

22
Q

heat energy

A

ultraviolet radiation

23
Q

main source of ultraviolet radiation

24
uv lamp
ultraviolet radiation
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penetrate radiation
x-ray
26
shorter wavelength but higher energy than ultraviolet
x ray
27
who discovered xray
willem conrad renkin, 1895
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used in industry to inspect welded joints for faults
x ray
29
nuclear energy
gamma rays
30
radiotherapy
gamma rays
31
used for sterilization of drinking water
gamma rays