Energy Waves Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
Radio Waves
A
- least dangerous
- communication
• cellphones and computers
2
Q
Radar Waves
A
- communication
• radio and detects motion
3
Q
Microwaves
A
- cooking
- satellites
4
Q
Infrared
A
- heat lamp
- night vision
5
Q
Visible
A
- ROY G BIV
- light
- photography
6
Q
Ultra Violet
A
- tanning beds
- sterilization
7
Q
X-rays
A
- scan people, buildings, etc. to detect cracks
8
Q
Gamma Rays
A
- most dangerous
- cancer
- brain damage
9
Q
Speed (of Light)
A
wave length | up | down |
______________________________
frequency | down | up |
(inverse)
10
Q
Frequency
A
- nu
- hertz
- crests per second
11
Q
Wavelength
A
- lambda
- meters/ nanometers
