EM Vocab. Quick Flashcard #7AA

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Electromagnetic Spectrum: the range of

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all electromagnetic frequencies: radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-rays, gamma rays.

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Visible Light

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Part of the electromagnetic spectrum detectable by the human eye.

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Electromagnetic Wave

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A wave (e.g., light or radio) that doesn't need a medium to travel.

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Another name for visible light?

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white light

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Shortest wavelength on the electromagnetic spectrum?

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Gamma Rays

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Electromagnetic wave that emits the most radiation?

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gamma rays

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Longest wavelength electromagnetic wave?

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radio waves

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Type of electromagnetic wave formed by heat?

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infrared

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Electromagnetic wave that penetrates skin and causes cancer?

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ultra violet

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Light that enters but does not leave an object

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absorbed light