Electromagnetic Waves in Physics: MRI, Microwaves, Infrared, UV, X-ray, Gamma Rays
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What type of electromagnetic wave causes nuclei to spin in MRI?
Radio waves
Which electromagnetic wave type is used to heat food in microwaves?
Microwaves, which cause electrons to spin and molecules to rotate.
What effect do infrared waves have on molecules?
They cause molecules to vibrate.
What is the visible spectrum responsible for?
It represents the colors we see.
What is the effect of ultraviolet (UV) rays on the skin?
They can cause skin to burn. - result of valence electrons being excited to higher energy levels
What do X-rays do in the body?
They produce X-ray images by exciting inner shell electrons. - result of valence electrons being excited to higher energy levels
What is the effect of gamma rays on atomic nuclei?
They are strong enough to cause the atom's nucleus to fall apart.
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