electromagnetic scie
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| radiation | The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves.
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| electromagnetic spectrum | the complete range of electromagnetic waves placed in order of lowest to highest frequencies.
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| wavelength | the distance between corresponding parts of the wave.
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| frequency | the time it takes for a wavelength to pass.
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| radio waves | waves with the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies.
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| microwaves | The radio waves with the shortest wavelengths and higest frequencies.
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| infrared rays | Wavelengths shorter than radio waves
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| visible light | Electromagnetic waves that you can see.
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| ultraviolent rays | Wavelengths shorter than visible light.
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| x-rays | Wavelenghts shorter than ultraviolent rays.
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| gamma rays | Shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies.
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| amplitude | The distance from the rest line to the crest.
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| crest | The high point of a transverse wave.
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| trough | The low point of a transverse wave.
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| transmit | When light passes through an object.
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| reflect | When light bounces off a smooth surface.
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| transparent | something that transmits light without scattering it.
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| translucent | Scatters light that passes through it.
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| opaque materials | A material that absorbs all light when it is struck.
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| rods | Cells that respond to light.
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| cones | Cells that respond to color.
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