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Mr. Biando's Lab

Mr. Biando's Lab - Electromagnetic spectrum

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A wave that can transmit energy such as light without traveling through a medium. Electromagnetic Wave
All the frequencies or wavelengths of electomagnetic radiation. Electromagnetic spectrum
The speed of all electromagnetic waves in a vacuum. 300,000 km/s
The entire range of EM waves. Electromagnetic spectrum
Waves that cannot be heard, but can be converted into soundwaves. Radio waves
Changing or varying a waves amplitude or frequency. Modulation
Amplitude modulation AM Radio
Frequency modulation FM Radio
Radio waves that have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than broadcasts by radio. Television
Radio waves that are between 1mm and 30cm and can send information over long distances or cook meals. Microwaves
A type of microwave that is used to detect the speed and location of objects. Radar
Radio dectection and ranging. Radar
Radio waves that have very short wavelengths that range from 700 nanometers to 1mm and produce heat. Infrared waves
The very narrow range of wavelengths and frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum that human eyes can see. Visible light
The wavelengths of visible light. between 400nm and 700nm
The range of wavelengths of colors Visable Spectrum
A very deep shade of blue. Indigo
The order of colors according to their wavelength. ROYGBV
A wavelength between 60 and 400 nanometers that is produced by the Sun that can kill germs as well as cause skin cancer. Ultraviolet Light
Wavelengths that are between 0.001 and 60 nanometers that are used to see through objects. x-rays
Wavelengths less than 0.1 nanometers that can penetrate most materials and kill cancer cells inside human bodies. Gamma rays
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