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Electromagnetic Wave

8th Grade Unit 9

TermDefinition
Electromagnetic Spectrum he entire distribution of electromagnetic radiation according to frequency or wavelength.
Radio Waves wave from the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum at lower frequencies than microwaves
Microwaves electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than other radio waves but longer than infrared waves.
Infrared Radiation portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that extends from the long wavelength, or red, end of the visible-light range to the microwave range.
Visible Light a type of electromagnetic radiation visible to the human eye
Color associated specifically with electromagnetic radiation of a certain range of wavelengths visible to the human eye.
Ultraviolet Light electromagnetic radiation of wavelengths of 10–400 nanometers, shorter than that of visible light, but longer than X-rays.
X-Rays A form of electromagnetic energy that has higher energy than visible light and can pass through things.
Gamma Rays electromagnetic radiation of the shortest wavelength and highest energy.
Wavelength distance between identical points between two successive waves
Wave a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another in a regular and organized way.
Electromagnetic Waves magnetic fields and vibrating electricity. This is where they transmit energy across space or through matter.
Frequency a wave is the number of wave crests that pass a point in one second
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