Sci10 Electromagnetic Spectrum

Electromagnetic Waves

Transverse waves where electric and magnetic fields vibrate perpendicularly to each other.

Wavelength

The distance between successive crests of a wave.

Frequency

The number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit time.

Electromagnetic Spectrum

A continuous range of electromagnetic waves arranged in order of frequency or wavelength.

Radio Waves

Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths ranging from 10^{-1}m to 10^{4}m used in various technologies including RADAR.

Microwaves

Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths ranging from 10^{-3}m to 10^{-1}m used for communication and medical applications.

Infrared Waves

Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths from 7.5x10^{-7}m to 10^{-3}m commonly found in remote controls and medical devices.

Visible Light

The part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen by the human eye, with wavelengths from 4x10^{-7}m to 8x10^{-7}m.

Ultraviolet Waves

Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths from 6x10^{-10}m to 4x10^{-7}m, primarily emitted by the sun.

X-Rays

Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths from 10^{-12}m to 10^{-8}m, used for medical imaging and security checks.

Gamma Rays

Electromagnetic waves with the shortest wavelengths and highest energy, used in cancer treatment and industrial applications.