Electromagnetic Spectrum-Beyer Flashcards

16311663455	Electromagnetic Spectrum	the range of all electromagnetic frequencies, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared waves, visible light, ultraviolet light, x-rays and gamma rays	0
16311663456	visible light	the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that consists of waves detectable by the human eye	1
16311663457	electromagnetic wave	A fancy word for light. It does not require a medium to travel	2
16311663458	radio waves	the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that consists of waves with the lowest frequencies and energy. Longest wavelength	3
16311663459	microwaves	part of the electromagnetic spectrum that consists of waves with higher frequencies than radio waves, but lower than infrared waves	4
16311663460	ultraviolet	part of the electromagnetic spectrum that consists of waves with frequencies higher than those of visible light and lower than those of x-rays	5
16311663461	infrared	part of the electromagnetic spectrum that consists of waves with frequencies between those of microwaves and visible light	6
16311663462	x-rays	part of the electromagnetic spectrum that consists of waves with high frequencies an high energies	7
16311663463	gamma rays	part of the electromagnetic spectrum that consists of waves with the highest frequencies and energy. Shortest wavelength.	8
16311663464	gamma rays use	Kill cancer cells, sterilize medical equipment	9
16311663465	x-rays use	Detect broken bones, airport luggage security, view inside pipes and engines	10
16311663466	ultraviolet use	Purify drinking water, DNA analysis, detective work	11
16311663467	visible light use	Allows us to see things	12
16311663468	infrared use	Detect heat signatures for motion detectors, security, night vision. Also keep food warm.	13
16311663469	microwaves use	heat food, radar guns, map the earth, satellite communication	14
16311663470	radio waves use	communication (radio, TV, cellphones, satellite) MRI technology	15