The Electromagnetic Spectrum Flashcards

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  • Created on: 04-11-20 10:33
List the types of waves in the electromagnetic spectrum in order of energy.
Radiowaves, Microwaves, Infrared, Visible Light, Ultraviolet Light, X-rays, Gamma Rays
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Name a use for each type of waves
Radiowaves- Radio
Microwaves- Microwaves
Infrared- Heating
Visible Light- Seeing
Ultraviolet- Baby Scans
X-Rays- Normal Scans
Gamma Rays- Surgery (Gamma Knife)
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Describe the properties of radio waves and microwaves that make them suitable for their uses.
Radio waves and Microwaves are large waves with low energy but high frequency so they will not damage human cells.
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Define the term ionizing
To separate or change the configuration of ions within a substance.
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Name the types of waves that are ionising and explain why they are dangerous.
Uv, X rays and Gamma rays. They can ionise human cells and cause dangerous mutations.
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Describe and explain the purpose of the use of a Lesley Cube.
A hollow cube with different surfaces (bronze, mat black, white, grey) that can be used to identify the absorption of different substances of UV light.
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Card 2

Front

Name a use for each type of waves

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Radiowaves- Radio
Microwaves- Microwaves
Infrared- Heating
Visible Light- Seeing
Ultraviolet- Baby Scans
X-Rays- Normal Scans
Gamma Rays- Surgery (Gamma Knife)

Card 3

Front

Describe the properties of radio waves and microwaves that make them suitable for their uses.

Back

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Card 4

Front

Define the term ionizing

Back

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Card 5

Front

Name the types of waves that are ionising and explain why they are dangerous.

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