electromagnetic scie Word Scramble
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radiation | The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves. |
electromagnetic spectrum | the complete range of electromagnetic waves placed in order of lowest to highest frequencies. |
wavelength | the distance between corresponding parts of the wave. |
frequency | the time it takes for a wavelength to pass. |
radio waves | waves with the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies. |
microwaves | The radio waves with the shortest wavelengths and higest frequencies. |
infrared rays | Wavelengths shorter than radio waves |
visible light | Electromagnetic waves that you can see. |
ultraviolent rays | Wavelengths shorter than visible light. |
x-rays | Wavelenghts shorter than ultraviolent rays. |
gamma rays | Shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies. |
amplitude | The distance from the rest line to the crest. |
crest | The high point of a transverse wave. |
trough | The low point of a transverse wave. |
transmit | When light passes through an object. |
reflect | When light bounces off a smooth surface. |
transparent | something that transmits light without scattering it. |
translucent | Scatters light that passes through it. |
opaque materials | A material that absorbs all light when it is struck. |
rods | Cells that respond to light. |
cones | Cells that respond to color. |
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