Electromagnetic Spectrum
Terms
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Type
visible light -
Definition
the entire color spectrum; light we can see -
Type
gamma ray -
definition
shortest wavelength; high energy, very penertrating -
Example
models of atoms; nucleus with protons and neutrons -
Example
radio or television -
Type
radio wave -
Definition
long wavelength; low frequency -
Type
Ultraviolet wave -
Definition
invisible light with wavelength shorter than violet -
Type
infrared wave -
Definition
invisible light with wavelength longer than red -
Type
X ray -
Definition
wavelength much shorter than that of visible light; allows for deep penetration into many substances -
Example
medical photography - broken bone X ray -
Example
colors - red, orange. yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet; colors of the rainbow -
Example
plant under a blue UV light; sun; ozone layer; sunscreen -
Example
restaurant food being heated under a lamp; standing in front of a fireplace -
Type
microwave -
Definition
short radio wave; used for long-distance, satellite and space communication; fast cooking -
Example
communication - transmitters and receivers; microwave ovens - yes