What are the different types of electromagnetic waves, their wavelengths, and applications?
Understand the Problem
The question pertains to identifying different types of electromagnetic waves along with their respective wavelengths and applications as shown in the table. It explores the structure and properties of various electromagnetic radiation types, including microwaves, infrared, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.
Answer
Electromagnetic waves: radio, micro, infrared, visible, UV, X-rays, gamma. Applications vary by wavelength.
Electromagnetic waves include radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays. Their wavelengths range from longer (radio waves) to shorter (gamma rays). Applications span communication (radio), heating (microwaves), thermal imaging (infrared), medicine (X-rays), and radiation therapy (gamma rays).
Answer for screen readers
Electromagnetic waves include radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays. Their wavelengths range from longer (radio waves) to shorter (gamma rays). Applications span communication (radio), heating (microwaves), thermal imaging (infrared), medicine (X-rays), and radiation therapy (gamma rays).
More Information
Electromagnetic waves are classified by their wavelength or frequency. Longer wavelengths like radio waves are used for communication, while shorter wavelengths like gamma rays are used in medical applications.
Tips
Confusing wavelength ranges for different types can lead to errors. Remember that longer wavelengths correspond to lower frequency and energy.
Sources
- Electromagnetic Spectrum - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Electromagnetic Spectrum - Introduction - imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov
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