Science Week 18 Quiz Thermal Energy : Electromagnetic Waves

electromagnetic wave that has the longest wavelength; used to transmit data

electromagnetic wave used to cook food, transmit information, and predict the weather

electromagnetic wave with a wavelength between microwaves and visible light;

quickly turns into heat when it hits a material

electromagnetic waves with wavelengths that are visible to the human eye

electromagnetic wave responsible for sunburn

electromagnetic wave that can penetrate skin and soft tissue but not bone

electromagnetic wave that can penetrate skin and soft tissue but not bone

the transfer of thermal energy through a material medium or space by electromagnetic waves

radiation that appears as light and heat

radiation that is invisible to the human eye but can be felt as heat