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11 Cards in this Set
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visible light |
Definition
the entire color spectrum; light we can see |
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Type
gamma ray |
definition
shortest wavelength; high energy, very penertrating |
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Example
models of atoms; nucleus with protons and neutrons |
Example
radio or television |
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radio wave |
Definition
long wavelength; low frequency |
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Ultraviolet wave |
Definition
invisible light with wavelength shorter than violet |
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Type
infrared wave |
Definition
invisible light with wavelength longer than red |
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X ray |
Definition
wavelength much shorter than that of visible light; allows for deep penetration into many substances |
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Example
medical photography - broken bone X ray |
Example
colors - red, orange. yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet; colors of the rainbow |
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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 |
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microwave |
Definition
short radio wave; used for long-distance, satellite and space communication; fast cooking |
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Example
communication - transmitters and receivers; microwave ovens |
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