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Electromagnetic Spectrum

Electromagnetic Spectrum. The spectrum of Electromagnetic waves. Variety (from lowest to highest). Radio waves ( rw ) –used to signal Microwaves (mw) – used to cook Infrared rays ( irl ) - used to detect heat Visible light ( vl ) – you can see

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Electromagnetic Spectrum

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  1. Electromagnetic Spectrum The spectrum of Electromagnetic waves

  2. Variety (from lowest to highest) • Radio waves (rw) –used to signal • Microwaves (mw) – used to cook • Infrared rays (irl) - used to detect heat • Visible light (vl) – you can see • UV rays (uvr) – created by sun, causes tanning • X-rays (xr) – used medically • Gamma Rays (gr) – being researched

  3. Definitions • Opaque – cant see through • a wall • Transparent – can see through • Glass • Translucent – changes light speed • a Glass of water

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