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Unit 5 Vocabulary
Unit 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| wavelength | 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 prism. |
| probe | An uncrewed 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 |