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What is the transfer of energy by electromagnetive waves called?

The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves is called radiation. Electromagnetic radiation includes a wide range of wavelengths, from gamma rays to radio waves, and travels through space at the speed of light. This form of energy transfer does not require a medium and can propagate through vacuum.


What did Albert Einstein say about Electromagnetic Radiation?

Albert Einstein's work laid the foundation for understanding electromagnetic radiation through his theory of relativity and the photoelectric effect. One of his most famous equations, E=mc^2, demonstrates the relationship between matter and energy, which is central to understanding electromagnetic radiation.


What energy does a phone give off?

A phone gives off electromagnetic radiation in the form of radio waves when it is in use to transmit signals to cell towers. The amount of radiation emitted is regulated and should be within safety limits when the phone meets regulatory standards.


Why radiation is dangerous?

Radiation, which comes in a couple of harmful forms, can be either electromagnetic or particulate. The dangerous electromagnetic radiation includes X-rays and the more potent gamma rays. Particulate radiation takes a number of forms which include alpha, beta, proton and neutron radiation. All these forms of radiation are what are called ionizing radiation. The ability of this radiation to penetrate varies, but the energies carried by ionizing radiation can damage genetic material within cells. This can result in cellular damage, mutation or even the death of the cell. Biologic material is seriously threatened by these types of radiation, and exposure should be minimized if not completely eliminated.


Is radioactive energy the same as nuclear energy?

No. Dangerous radiation is produced by radioactivity, but equally dangerous radiation can also be produced by other means such as an X-ray machine. Radioactivity is the name we give to the processes where an unstable nucleus of an atom changes into a different nucleus. Particles such as alpha, beta and gamma are given off during the change; we refer to these particles as nuclear radiation. Radiation is technically any form of energy that can travel through space in the form of waves. So, light and microwaves and radio/TV broadcasting are all technically forms of radiation, and are not produced by radioactivity.

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What is the transfer of energy by electromagnetive waves called?

The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves is called radiation. Electromagnetic radiation includes a wide range of wavelengths, from gamma rays to radio waves, and travels through space at the speed of light. This form of energy transfer does not require a medium and can propagate through vacuum.


What protects us from most of the electromagnetic radiation from the sun?

The ozone layer protects the earth from most of the electromagnetic radiation from the sun. This is usually not enough protection on sunny days so a sun screen should be used when people are active outside.


What did Albert Einstein say about Electromagnetic Radiation?

Albert Einstein's work laid the foundation for understanding electromagnetic radiation through his theory of relativity and the photoelectric effect. One of his most famous equations, E=mc^2, demonstrates the relationship between matter and energy, which is central to understanding electromagnetic radiation.


Should electromagnetic radiation be avoided at all cost?

No mainly because it is impossible. The electromagnetic spectrum is everywhere visible light is a small part of it as are radio waves. It isn't a bad idea to avoid some of it X rays, ultraviolet light, microwaves etc. are potentially harmful hence the issue with cell phones high tension power cables etc.


What electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength out of radio waves Infared waves X-rays Ultraviolet light and Gamma Rays?

The shortest on this list is gamma rays.The list is stated almost but not quite in the correct order, from longest to shortest wavelength. It should read:RadioInfra-redUltravioletX-raysGamma rays


If a mass of matter is converted to electromagnetic radiation what should be the energy of this radiation?

The energy of the radiation produced should be equivalent to the mass of matter converted, multiplied by the speed of light squared, as described by Einstein's famous equation E=mc^2. This represents the mass-energy equivalence principle, which shows that mass can be converted into energy and vice versa.


What exist in space?

mainly electromagnetic radiation, heat and light, but with a dash of radio waves and particles as well.Gravity waves should exist as well, but we yet have the apparatus to reliably detect them.


Does the sun's electromagnetic radiation include radio wave?

There's likely a reason it its not there, the sun oscillates at 64000 cycles per second, so it should create harmonics of radio waves.


What energy exists in space?

mainly electromagnetic radiation, heat and light, but with a dash of radio waves and particles as well.Gravity waves should exist as well, but we yet have the apparatus to reliably detect them.


What energy does a phone give off?

A phone gives off electromagnetic radiation in the form of radio waves when it is in use to transmit signals to cell towers. The amount of radiation emitted is regulated and should be within safety limits when the phone meets regulatory standards.


Why radiation is dangerous?

Radiation, which comes in a couple of harmful forms, can be either electromagnetic or particulate. The dangerous electromagnetic radiation includes X-rays and the more potent gamma rays. Particulate radiation takes a number of forms which include alpha, beta, proton and neutron radiation. All these forms of radiation are what are called ionizing radiation. The ability of this radiation to penetrate varies, but the energies carried by ionizing radiation can damage genetic material within cells. This can result in cellular damage, mutation or even the death of the cell. Biologic material is seriously threatened by these types of radiation, and exposure should be minimized if not completely eliminated.


What types of radiation should you be worried about?

The most dangerous type of radiation is Nuclear radiation which is the one that should be most worried about.