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Longest to shortest
1)radio waves
2)microwaves
3)visible light
4)ultraviolet radiation
5)infrared radiation
6)x-rays
7)gamma rays
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How does the electromagnetic spectrum arrange different types of radiation?
Yes. The different types are determined by their wavelength. We have assigned 7 commonly-used names to the different wavelengths (although within each type, you can get more wavelengths, as it is a continuous scale). The names are, from long wavelengths to short: Radio Waves, Microwaves, Infrared, Visible Light (the one we can see with our eyes), Ultraviolet, X-rays, and Gamma Ways (γ-rays). Ultraviolet, X-rays and gamma rays are ionizing, which means they can add or remove electrons from atoms, which can change the way they react. This is why they are dangerous. Infrared, microwaves and radio waves are not ionizing. They have longer wavelengths and less energy. Radio waves can have wavelengths of hundreds of meters, and visible light has wavelengths on the order of nanometers.
What is and example of radiant energy?
Anything that is not at absolute zero (0 K, i.e. everything) will emit radiant energy. Radiant energy is caused by electron configuration changes within the substance, whether it be liquid, solid, or gas. It is transported between objects via electromagnetic waves, which means that it does not require any matter between the two objects in order to transfer energy. Examples would be the sun emitting radiation to the earth through space, or a radio antenna emitting radiation to your car's stereo. There doesn't need to be air between the antenna and your car in order for you to pick up a signal.Radiate Energy can be carried by light too!Radiation Transfers EnergyEnergy can be transferred even though there are no particles to transfer the energy. This type of energy transfer is called radiation. Energy that is transferred in this way is called radiant energy or electromagnetic radiation (EMR for short).Radiant energy travels in waves (much like a tsunami).These waves can travel through space, air, glass and many other materials. There are different forms of EMR, including radio waves, microwaves, visible light and X-rays.If the energy source is a warm object, like the sun, some of the thermal energy is transferred as a type of EMR called infrared radiation (IR) or 'heat radiation'.Properties (characteristics) of Radiant Energy are:Waves of radiant energy can travel in a vacuum.All waves travel, across empty space, at an extremely high speed (300 Million m/s).Radiant energy travels in a straight line.they behave like wavesthey can be absorbed and reflected by objectsAll kinds of radiant energy interact with matter:Reflection occurs if the energy cannot penetrate the surface of the material it comes into contact with.Absorption occurs if the energy penetrates part way into the object.Transmission occurs if the energy penetrates completely, passing through the object with no absorption of energy.Absorbing / Emitting EnergyDull dark objects absorb radiant energy when they are cool, and emit radiant energy when they are hot. (eg. asphalt sidewalk)Light, shiny objects or surfaces do not absorb radiant energy readily and do not emit radiant energy readily. (eq. ice surface)Radiant emission of energy from the body depends on surface area (smaller areas help to retain heat, whereas, larger areas radiate heat). This is evident in the adaptations of many species of animals who have successfully adapted to their environments.(desert animals - eg. Fox p. 140) (killer whales-The killer whale's fusiform body shape and reduced limb size decreases the amount of surface area exposed to the external environment. This helps killer whales conserve body heat.) The polar bear has black skin to absorb radiant energy with transparent hair that transmitts ultraviolet radiation to the skin.Most radiation (82%) people are exposed, to comes from natural sources. By far the largest source is radon, an odorless, colorless gas given off by natural radium in the Earth's crust. Artificial radiation, mostly from medical uses and consumer products, accounts for about eighteen percent of our total exposure. The nuclear industry is responsible for less than one percent.Radiation can be detected, measured and controlled.The measurement of radiation is by the amount of radioactivity presentor the amount of radiant energy given off.Radiation in the EnvironmentRadiation is a natural part of our environment. Humans have always lived on earth in the presence of radiation. Natural radiation reaches earth from outer space and continuously radiates from the rocks, soil, and water on the earth. Background radiation is that which is naturally and inevitably present in our environment. Levels of this can vary greatly. People living in granite areas or on mineraliscd sands receive more terrestrial radiation than others, while people living or working at high altitudes receive more cosmic radiation. A lot of our natural exposure is due to radon. a gas which seeps from the earth's crust and is present in the air we breathe.
Does radiant energy need the presence of solid liquid or gas in order to travel?
No. If it did, it would be rather dark here. The light of the sun travels 93 million miles through a vacuum to get to earth.
Why are the colors in rainbows always in order?
The colors line up the way they do based on their wavelengths. Red has the largest wavelength, orange's is a little smaller, yellow smaller, and so forth until you get to purple (indigo & violet), which has the smallest wavelength. Because these wavelengths never change, the colors are always in that order.
What size wavelengths do harmful types of electromagnetic waves typically have?
Answer #1:Very small wavelengths (near-infrared, far-infrared, sub-millimeter,microwaves)are the types of electromagnetic waves that are harmful.====================================Answer #2:You have to try really hard to be harmed by infrared, sub-millimeter,or microwaves. In order to succeed with those, you have to arrangesomehow to put part of yourself in a place where the intensity of thefield is really high, such as sticking your hand under a broiler or intoa microwave oven while it's running, or looking into a transmittingwaveguide. In those cases, they can harm you in the same way thata super-loud rock band can harm your hearing ... simply becauseyou've overloaded the structure of the human body, or of the materialsof which it's contructed.The wavelengths that are intrinsically harmful are the ones with theshortest wavelengths ... ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays. Thoseare the ones that can kill a cell, or tear a gene apart, with the shortestexposure and at the lowest intensity.
How do you use the word radiant in a sentence?
A model needs to have a radiant smile in order to advertise toothpaste. A fireplace warms a room by giving off radiant energy.
In order for radiant energy to change to thermal energy it must be?
d. u know what i mean
What types of energy does a radio?
Basically Electromagnetic waves but less powerful than microwaves and visible rays. Called radio waves their range of wavelengths are of the order of a few centi-metres to metres (atleast twice the length of ur receiver antenna)
What are the advantages of radiant heating over other types of heating?
Radiant heating is not dependant on a single source of energy in-order to operate. Standard gas or oil fired boilers, wood fired boilers, solar water heaters are some of the energy sources that can be used to heat the liquid. It is uniquely more energy efficient as it eliminates duct losses by providing heat to a room via infrared radiation. This unique feature makes Radiant heating more appealing to allergy sufferers as it does not distribute allergins giving this type of heating a distinct advantage over forced air systems.
How does the electromagnetic spectrum arrange different types of radiation?
Yes. The different types are determined by their wavelength. We have assigned 7 commonly-used names to the different wavelengths (although within each type, you can get more wavelengths, as it is a continuous scale). The names are, from long wavelengths to short: Radio Waves, Microwaves, Infrared, Visible Light (the one we can see with our eyes), Ultraviolet, X-rays, and Gamma Ways (γ-rays). Ultraviolet, X-rays and gamma rays are ionizing, which means they can add or remove electrons from atoms, which can change the way they react. This is why they are dangerous. Infrared, microwaves and radio waves are not ionizing. They have longer wavelengths and less energy. Radio waves can have wavelengths of hundreds of meters, and visible light has wavelengths on the order of nanometers.
Which of the following requires the MOST energy to generate A microwave blue light xray ultra violet light?
X-ray. The energy of a light photon is inversely proportional to its wavelength. (so as the wavelength shortens, the energy goes up.) X-rays have the shortest wavelengths of the types of light you mentioned. In order of energy highest to lowest, the lights you mentioned would be: x-ray, ultraviolet, blue, microwave.
How do you use radiant in a sentence referring to photosynthesis?
A model needs to have a radiant smile in order to advertise toothpaste
Are there different kinds of radiation?
Yes. The different types are determined by their wavelength. We have assigned 7 commonly-used names to the different wavelengths (although within each type, you can get more wavelengths, as it is a continuous scale). The names are, from long wavelengths to short: Radio Waves, Microwaves, Infrared, Visible Light (the one we can see with our eyes), Ultraviolet, X-rays, and Gamma Ways (γ-rays). Ultraviolet, X-rays and gamma rays are ionizing, which means they can add or remove electrons from atoms, which can change the way they react. This is why they are dangerous. Infrared, microwaves and radio waves are not ionizing. They have longer wavelengths and less energy. Radio waves can have wavelengths of hundreds of meters, and visible light has wavelengths on the order of nanometers.
What is and example of radiant energy?
Anything that is not at absolute zero (0 K, i.e. everything) will emit radiant energy. Radiant energy is caused by electron configuration changes within the substance, whether it be liquid, solid, or gas. It is transported between objects via electromagnetic waves, which means that it does not require any matter between the two objects in order to transfer energy. Examples would be the sun emitting radiation to the earth through space, or a radio antenna emitting radiation to your car's stereo. There doesn't need to be air between the antenna and your car in order for you to pick up a signal.Radiate Energy can be carried by light too!Radiation Transfers EnergyEnergy can be transferred even though there are no particles to transfer the energy. This type of energy transfer is called radiation. Energy that is transferred in this way is called radiant energy or electromagnetic radiation (EMR for short).Radiant energy travels in waves (much like a tsunami).These waves can travel through space, air, glass and many other materials. There are different forms of EMR, including radio waves, microwaves, visible light and X-rays.If the energy source is a warm object, like the sun, some of the thermal energy is transferred as a type of EMR called infrared radiation (IR) or 'heat radiation'.Properties (characteristics) of Radiant Energy are:Waves of radiant energy can travel in a vacuum.All waves travel, across empty space, at an extremely high speed (300 Million m/s).Radiant energy travels in a straight line.they behave like wavesthey can be absorbed and reflected by objectsAll kinds of radiant energy interact with matter:Reflection occurs if the energy cannot penetrate the surface of the material it comes into contact with.Absorption occurs if the energy penetrates part way into the object.Transmission occurs if the energy penetrates completely, passing through the object with no absorption of energy.Absorbing / Emitting EnergyDull dark objects absorb radiant energy when they are cool, and emit radiant energy when they are hot. (eg. asphalt sidewalk)Light, shiny objects or surfaces do not absorb radiant energy readily and do not emit radiant energy readily. (eq. ice surface)Radiant emission of energy from the body depends on surface area (smaller areas help to retain heat, whereas, larger areas radiate heat). This is evident in the adaptations of many species of animals who have successfully adapted to their environments.(desert animals - eg. Fox p. 140) (killer whales-The killer whale's fusiform body shape and reduced limb size decreases the amount of surface area exposed to the external environment. This helps killer whales conserve body heat.) The polar bear has black skin to absorb radiant energy with transparent hair that transmitts ultraviolet radiation to the skin.Most radiation (82%) people are exposed, to comes from natural sources. By far the largest source is radon, an odorless, colorless gas given off by natural radium in the Earth's crust. Artificial radiation, mostly from medical uses and consumer products, accounts for about eighteen percent of our total exposure. The nuclear industry is responsible for less than one percent.Radiation can be detected, measured and controlled.The measurement of radiation is by the amount of radioactivity presentor the amount of radiant energy given off.Radiation in the EnvironmentRadiation is a natural part of our environment. Humans have always lived on earth in the presence of radiation. Natural radiation reaches earth from outer space and continuously radiates from the rocks, soil, and water on the earth. Background radiation is that which is naturally and inevitably present in our environment. Levels of this can vary greatly. People living in granite areas or on mineraliscd sands receive more terrestrial radiation than others, while people living or working at high altitudes receive more cosmic radiation. A lot of our natural exposure is due to radon. a gas which seeps from the earth's crust and is present in the air we breathe.
What is a sentence using the word radiant?
Her blonde hair was radiant in the summer sun.A model needs to have a radiant smile in order to advertise toothpaste.A radiant heater gives off infrared radiation that heats up surrounding objects.
How is the EM arranged?
their arrangeed in order by their wavelengths :D
What type of word describes the electromagnet waves with wavelengths that are shorter than visible light?
Shorter wavelengths means higher frequency, and electromagnetic waves with higher energy. Beyond the blue end of the visible light you have ultraviolet rays; X-rays; and gamma-rays, in that order.
