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Science elecmag Wave
Chapter 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Electromag spectrum | The complete range of types electromagnetic waves |
| Electromag wave | A wave that can transfer energy and magnetic forces through space. |
| Radio waves | Electromag waves with the longest wave length |
| Micro waves | Electromag waves that have shorter wave length and higher frequency than radio |
| Visible light | Electromag waves that can be seen by unaided eye |
| Ultra violet light | Electromag waves shorter that visible light but longer than X-rays |
| Infarred light | Electromag waves with shorter wave length and higher frequency than microwaves |
| X-rays | Electromag waves shorter than ultraviolet but longer than gamma rays |
| Gamma rays | Electromag waves with the shortest wave lengths and highest frequency. |