Electromagnetic Spectrum Doodle Notes Check UP

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What is the correct order of waves on the electromagnetic spectrum?

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Micro, Radio, Visible, Infrared, Ultraviolet, X-rays, Gamma Rays

Front

Which electromagnetic waves have the longest wavelengths?

Back

Radio waves

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What type of waves are used to pop popcorn?

Back

Microwaves

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How do electromagnetic waves differ from mechanical waves?

Back

EM waves can travel through the vacuum of space (without a medium).

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What portion of the electromagnetic spectrum is visible to humans?

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A small part.

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What are electromagnetic waves?

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Waves that can travel through a vacuum and do not require a medium.

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What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?

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Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (the speed of light).

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What is the visible spectrum?

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The range of electromagnetic waves that can be seen by the human eye.

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What are gamma rays?

Back

High-energy electromagnetic waves with very short wavelengths.

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What are X-rays used for?

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To create images of the inside of the body for medical diagnosis.