Electromagnetic Flashcards
Explain what gamma rays are (7 cards)
1
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Gamma Rays
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highest level of energy - penetrating electromagnetic radiation
2
Q
X Rays
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second level of energy - electromagnetic radiation that can break chemical bonds
3
Q
Ultraviolet
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third level of energy - electromagnetic radiation which is unable to break chemical bonds but “levels-up” chemicals
4
Q
Visible Light
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fourth level of energy - electromagnetic radiation visible to the human eye.
4
Q
Infrared Light
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fifth level of energy - electromagnetic radiation is not visible to human eye but detected as heat.
5
Q
Microwaves
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sixth level of energy - electromagnetic radiation that has high wavelength, thus low energy to be detected.
6
Q
Radiowaves
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lowest level of energy - electromagnetic that has further waves, making it the lowest energy
