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Waves of the Electromagnetic Spectrum

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  • Q1
    a system that uses reflected radio waves to detect objects and measure their distance and speed
    radar
    120s
  • Q2
    electromagnetic waves that you can see
    visible light
    30s
  • Q3
    the complete range of electromagnetic waves placed in order of increasing frequency
    electromagnetic spectrum
    30s
  • Q4
    a color-coded picture using variations in infrared radiation to show variations in temperature
    Thermogram
    30s
  • Q5
    Electromagnetic waves with the shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies
    gamma rays
    30s
  • Q6
    electromagnetic waves used in ovens and cell phones
    microwaves
    30s
  • Q7
    electromagnetic waves used in broadcasting
    radio waves
    30s
  • Q8
    heat waves
    infrared waves
    30s
  • Q9
    have frequencies slightly higher than visible light; can damage skin; contain vitamin D
    ultraviolet waves
    30s
  • Q10
    electromagnetic waves used to examine broken bones inside the body
    X-rays
    30s

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