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EM Waves have many uses EM Waves have different frequencies
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Range of all EM frequencies
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Measured in Hertz – one cycle per second
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Radio Waves (Low Frequencies) Microwaves Visible Light Infrared Light Ultraviolet Light X-Rays Gamma Rays (high frequencies)
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Modulation - variation of amplitude or frequency when waves are broadcast ◦ AM – amplitude modulation Carries audio for T.V. Broadcasts Longer wavelength so can bend around hills ◦ FM – frequency modulation Carries video for T.V. Broadcasts © 2000 Microsoft Clip Gallery
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◦ Radio Waves Def. – Longest wavelength and lowest freq. Uses – Radio, TV
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Microwaves ***These were accidentally discovered for use to cook food when microwaves melted a candy bar in a researcher’s pocket! Higher energy than radio waves radar (detecting aircraft and ships) cell phones (radio transmitter and receiver)
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◦ Infrared Rays Def – Light rays with longer wavelength than red light. Uses: Cooking, Medicine, T.V. remote controls
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Frequencies lower than visible light. They can not be seen but can be felt as heat.. We will see this in “The Core”
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In other words, we experience this type of infrared radiation every day in the form of heat! The heat that we feel from sunlight, a fire, a radiator or a warm sidewalk is infrared. Infrared light is even used to heat food sometimes - special lamps that emit thermal infrared waves are often used in fast food restaurants!
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◦ Ultraviolet rays. Def. – EM waves with frequencies slightly higher than visible light Uses: food processing & hospitals to kill germs’ cells Helps your body use vitamin D.
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◦ X-Rays Def. - EM waves that are shorter than UV rays. Uses: Medicine – Bones absorb x-rays; soft tissue does not. Lead absorbs X-rays.
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◦ Gamma rays Def. Highest frequency EM waves; Shortest wavelength. They come from outer space. Uses: cancer treatment.
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Clear Your Desks except for one piece of paper. 10 Questions 30 seconds per question
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A. Hertz B. meters C. liters D. Decibels
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A. By Anton van Luewenhook B. By looking at subatomic particles C. By accident D. None of the above
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A. Periodic Table B. Electromagnetic Realm C. Instagram D. Electromagnetic Spectrum
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A. After Morning B. Amplitude Magnification C. Amplitude Modulation D. Angry and Mean
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A. Frequency Modulation B. Fast Moving C. Frequency Movement D. Frequency Motion
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A. Blue B. Yellow C. Red D. Pink
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A. Infrared Rays B. Microwaves C. Light Rays D. Gamma Rays
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A. Clean stalls B. Help patients walk around C. Kills germ (cancer) cells D. None of the above
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A. Silver B. Gold C. Lead D. Platinum
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A. Modulation
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