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Electromagnetic Wave
Interactive Science: Sound and Light Chap 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| electromagnetic wave | is a transverse wave that involves the transfer of electric and magnetic energy. |
| electromagnetic radiation | is the energy that electromagnetic waves transfer through space or a medium. |
| polarized light | is the light that passes through a polarized filter. |
| photoelectric effect | is when the light that shines at a piece of metal causes the electrons to move so much that it is knocked out of the metal. |
| photon | is a package of light energy. |
| electromagnetic spectrum | is the complete range of electromagnetic waves placed in order. |
| radio waves | electromagnetic waves with the longest wavelengths and lowest frequency's. |
| microwaves | they have shorter wavelengths and higher frequency's. |
| Radar | it stands for radio detection and ranging. |
| Infrared rays | are electromagnetic waves with wavelengths shorter than then microwaves. |
| thermogram | senses heat waves and their sources and how high the temp is. |