Study Guide
Quick meanings for every wave word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Radio Waves | Waves that carry music, voice, and TV signals. They travel very far. |
| Microwaves | Waves that heat food and help phones send messages. |
| Infrared Waves | "Heat waves." We cannot see them, but we feel them as warmth. |
| Visible Light | Light we can see with our eyes. All colors. |
| Ultraviolet (UV) | Waves from the sun we cannot see. Can cause sunburn. |
| X-rays | Waves doctors use to see bones inside the body. |
| Gamma Rays | Very strong waves that come from space and some medical machines. |