Radiation Flashcards

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What is radiation?

A

Energy that moves from one place to another in a form that can be described as waves or particles.

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What are some examples of radiation?

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Sunlight, X-Rays, microwaves, radio waves.

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How is heat transferred through radiation?

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Heat waves. They are emitted and may be absorbed, reflected, or transmitted through a colder body.

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