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Lowest frequency waves |
Radio Waves |
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Waves with longest wavelengths |
Radio Waves |
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Waves with lowest energy |
Radio Waves |
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Used for TV communications |
Radio Waves |
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Used for radio broadcasts |
Radio Waves |
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Wavelength 30 cm or greater |
Radio Waves |
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Short wave radio |
Microwaves |
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Cell phone communications |
Microwaves |
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Wavelength between 30 cm and 1 mm |
Microwaves |
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Just longer than red light |
Infrared |
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Used to see heat signatures |
Infrared |
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Night vision goggles |
Infrared |
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Remote Controls |
Infrared |
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ROYGBIV |
Visible Light |
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Wavelength of 400nm to 750 nm |
Visible Light |
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Used in photography |
Visible Light |
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Can cause sunburns |
Ultraviolet light |
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Can cause skin cancer |
Ultraviolet light |
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Produces Vitamin D |
Ultraviolet light |
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Identifying minerals |
Ultraviolet light |
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Sterilizing equipment |
Ultraviolet light |
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Looks at bones |
X-rays |
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Luggage examination |
X-rays |
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Airport Security |
X-rays |
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Excessive amounts can cause cancer |
Gamma rays |
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Cancer treatment |
Gamma rays |
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Shortest wavelengths |
Gamma rays |
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Highest frequency |
Gamma rays
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Highest energy |
Gamma rays |
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Just above violet |
Ultraviolet light |
