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unit 5 vocabulary
space
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Wave length | The distance between two adjacent crests or troughs of a wave. |
| electromagnetic spectrum | All of the frequencies or wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation |
| spectrum | A range of electromagnetic radiation that is ordered by wavelength or frequency, such as the band of Colors that is produced when white light passes through a prisim. |
| probe | An unscrewed vehicle that carries scientific instruments into space to collect scientific data. |
| Artificial satellite | Any human-made object placed in orbit around a body in space. |
| NASA | The National Aeronautics and Space Administration. |
| Spinoff | A commercialized product incorporating NASA technology or "know how" that benefits the public. |
| launch | The process of setting a rocket or spacecraft in motion. |