This document discusses different types of waves, including electromagnetic waves. It explains that waves can require a medium to transfer energy or can travel as electromagnetic waves. The electromagnetic spectrum is defined, ranging from radio waves with the longest wavelengths to gamma rays with the shortest. Specific types of electromagnetic waves are detailed, such as visible light, infrared, ultraviolet, X-rays, and their common uses and properties.

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B. Thermal night vision
C. Commonly associated with cooking
D. Used in airport and border patrol security
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1. Ultraviolet
2. Visible Light
3. Microwaves
4. X-rays
5. Infrared
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C
D
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2. Waves
A disturbance
that carries energy
matter space
Defined as
Through

3. Waves
Waves that
require/move through
a medium
Mechanical
Sound
Example
Which is a

4. Longitudinal wave
Particles move
parallel to the
motion of the
wave
Defined as

5. Waves
Waves that do not
require a medium
Electromagnetic
Electromagnetic spectrum
The EMS is the
Transverse wavesWhich are

6. Transverse waves
Particles move
perpendicular to
the motion of
the wave
Defined as

7. Electromagnetic spectrum
Radio
Longest wavelength,
the lowest energy
AM, FM, TV
Which have
Example
Micro
Telecommunications
Cooking
Used for
And
Infrared
Heat
Thermal imaging
Used for
Felt as

8. Electromagnetic spectrum
Visible Light
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Reflected Refracted
Can be

9. Reflected Refracted
Light waves
“bending”
Light bouncing
off an object
Defined as
Defined as

10. Electromagnetic spectrum
Ultraviolet X rays Gamma
Sun burn, cancer Bones
Shortest wavelength,
highest energy
Nuclear
reactions
Causes
Helps to see Have the
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