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orders the seven types of electromagnetic radiation by their wavelengths |
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Electromagnetic radiation is energy that comes from______. |
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Name the seven types of electromagnetic radiation. |
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1. radio waves 2. microwaves 3. infrared radiation 4. visible light 5. UV rays 6. X-rays 7. Gamma rays |
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| The two most common telescopes are_________ & __________. |
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Which type of electromagnetic radiation can we see? |
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Which type of telescope is Hubble? |
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| reflecting optical telescope |
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What is the differnce between a reflecting andrefracting telescope? |
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| A reflecting telescope uses mirrors to bounce light, while a refracting telescope uses lenses to bend light as it passes through it. |
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| Rockets are classified by the type of __________ they carry. |
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Liquid propellant & Solid propellant |
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Which type of rocket can be shut down and restarted? |
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| Which two countries were involved in the space race? |
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What was the first satellite ever launched called and which country was responsible? |
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Two types of satellites are |
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What do Hubble and Sputnik 1 have in common? |
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They are both artificial satellites that orbit Earth. |
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| What is the main difference between a space probe and an artificial satellite? |
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An aftificial satellite is designed to stay in orbit around Earth, while a space probe is designed to travel pass Earth's orbit to other planets, moons, and deep into space. |
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The speed at which an object escapes the pull of gravity 11km/s |
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