Electromagnetic Spectrum
Common
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Electromagnetic Spectrum |
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| What is the electromagnetic spectrum? The electromagnetic spectrum is energy! | How does energy differ in the electromagnetic spectrum? The shorter the wavelength the greater amplitude the greater the energy and the higher the frequency! | Where are the wavelengths the longest and where are they the shortest? The longer wavelengths are to the left and get shorter as you head to the right! |
| Long Wave lengths include Radio AM and FM waves |
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Practical Applications Radios and Phones
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 Practical Applications TV, Micro Wave Ovens, Cell Phones and Infrared Scopes
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As the wavelengths grow shorter TV, Microwaves and Infrared wavelengths follow |
| Visible Light is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum we see. Red, Orange, Green, Blue Indigo and Violet. |  |
Practical Applications Sunsets
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 Practical Applications include Tanning Beds, X-Rays in Medicine and Nuclear Weapons (Not My First Choice!)
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Ultra Violet, X-Rays and Gamma Rays represent the higher end of electromagnetic spectrum. These rays are very dangerous and can cause harm to whom ever they expose themselves to! |
Photo Credits all Pictures By Kinder Science Except: Nuclear Blast, X-Ray Hand, Tanning Bed and Infrared People. These Photos belong to Public Domain
