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Electromagnetic Ener
Review of vocabulary terms on EMR
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| wave | a disturbance that transmits energy |
| electromagnetic energy | a transverse wave that has both electric and magnetic properties |
| electromagnetic spectrum | a chart showing the entire range of electromagnetic frequencies |
| radio waves | waves with low frequency that are used for communication |
| microwaves | waves with low frequency that are used for cell phones, radar and cooking |
| infrared waves | waves with low frequency used for remote controls and thermal imaging cameras |
| ultraviolet waves | high frequency waves whose uses include tanning, sterilization, and vitamin D |
| xrays | high frequency waves whose uses include airport security |
| gamma rays | high frequency waves whose uses include cancer and tumor treatment |
| visible light | the only electromagnetic waves that humans can see |