electromagnetic waves - transfer of energy from em waves

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what do em waves do?

  • energy transfer from one point to another

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what happens in infrared rays?

  • the emitted waves are absorbed by other objects and warms them up

  • transfer to thermal energy store of the object

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what type of energy transfer is found in the sun?

  • visible light - used for seeing

  • infrared - warmth

  • ultraviolet - sunburn or tan

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what happens in microwaves?

  • water molecules absorb certain wavelengths of microwave radiation

  • transfer energy to thermal energy store of the food

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