unit 3 wavelengths

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radio

103  meters in wavelength, the lowest energy electromagnetic radiation used for communication.

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microwave

10-2 meters in wavelength, used for cooking and communication.

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infrared

10-5 meters in wavelength, between microwaves and visible light.

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visible

10-6 meters in wavelength, it is the range of light visible to the human eye.

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ultraviolet

10-8 meters in wavelength, responsible for causing sunburns and has applications in sterilization.

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X-ray

10-11 meters in wavelength, which are highly energetic and can penetrate most materials.

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gamma rays

10-12 meters in wavelength, gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic radiation, often emitted by radioactive materials. They have the shortest wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum.