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Physical Science: chapter 12
Instuctor: Galati, Frank Class: Physical Science
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9th Grade
05/16/2011

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Carrier Wave
Definition
Frequency of the electro magnetic wave that a radio station is assigned
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Cathod Ray Tube
Definition
Sealed vacumn chamber on a television set where images are displayed
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Electromaggnetic wave
Definition
Waves made by vibrating charges that can travel without a medium
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Frequency
Definition
Number of waves that pass a certain point in a given time
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Gamma Ray
Definition
Highest frequency electromagnetic wave
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GPS
Definition
system of satellites, ground monitoring stations, and receivers that can determine a person's location
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Infrared
Definition
Electromagnetic waves between radio waves and visible light in frequency
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Microwaves
Definition
Radio waves with wavelengths less than a meter
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Photons
Definition
Particles of radiant energy
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Photons
Definition
Particles of radiant energy
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