Electromagnetic Spectrum

What is the order of the Electromagnetic Spectrum?

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What are Radio Waves?

electromagnetic waves with the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies

Examples of Radio Waves?

radio, TV signals, cell phones

What is Microwaves?

electromagnetic waves with shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than radio waves

Examples of Microwaves?

microwave oven, telecommunications, airfryer

What is Infrared Light?

electromagnetic waves with shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than microwaves

Examples of Infrared Light?

remote control, lasers, heat detection, keeps food warm, physical therapy

What is Visible Light?

the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that consists of waves detectable by the human eye

Examples of Visible Light?

human vision, rainbows, visible lasers

What is Ultraviolet Light (UV)?

electromagnetic waves with shorter wavelengths and higher frequency than visible light

Examples of Ultraviolet Light (UV)?

burns skin, increases risk of skin cancer, tanning bed, increases production of vitamin D, “black” lights

What is X-rays?

electromagnetic waves with very short wavelengths and high frequencies but less than gamma rays

Examples of X-rays?

medical imaging, security equipment

What is Gamma Rays?

the highest-energy electromagnetic waves with the shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies

Examples of Gamma Rays?

cancer treatment, product of some nuclear energy