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Electromagnetic Waves What does energy have to do with waves?
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Electromagnetic wave:
Electromagnetic wave fun facts: • The energy transferred by this type of wave is electromagnetic radiation.
Electromagnetic wave fun facts: • The energy transferred by this type of wave is electromagnetic radiation. • They travel at about 300, 000 meters per second in a vacuum.
Electromagnetic wave fun facts: • The energy transferred by this type of wave is electromagnetic radiation. • They travel at about 300, 000 meters per second in a vacuum. • Speed = wavelength X frequency
Electromagnetic wave fun facts: • The energy transferred by this type of wave is electromagnetic radiation. • They travel at about 300, 000 meters per second in a vacuum. • Speed = wavelength X frequency – Wavelength decreases frequency increases.
Electromagnetic wave fun facts: • The energy transferred by this type of wave is electromagnetic radiation. • They travel at about 300, 000 meters per second in a vacuum. • Speed = wavelength X frequency – Wavelength decreases frequency increases. – Wavelength increases frequency decreases.
Electromagnetic wave parts from high energy to low energy: • Gamma rays:
Electromagnetic wave parts from high energy to low energy: • Gamma rays: Used to kill cancer cells (radiation therapy). Also used for precise surgeries (very small cuts).
Electromagnetic wave parts from high energy to low energy: • Gamma rays: Used to kill cancer cells (radiation therapy). Also used for precise surgeries (very small cuts). • X-rays:
Electromagnetic wave parts from high energy to low energy: • Gamma rays: Used to kill cancer cells (radiation therapy). Also used for precise surgeries (very small cuts). • X-rays: Used to take “pictures” of bones.
Electromagnetic wave parts from high energy to low energy: • Gamma rays: Used to kill cancer cells (radiation therapy). Also used for precise surgeries (very small cuts). • X-rays: Used to take “pictures” of bones. • Ultraviolet:
Electromagnetic wave parts from high energy to low energy: • Gamma rays: Used to kill cancer cells (radiation therapy). Also used for precise surgeries (very small cuts). • X-rays: Used to take “pictures” of bones. • Ultraviolet: Low exposure helps your body produce Vitamin D. High exposure can cause sunburn or skin cancer.
Electromagnetic wave parts from high energy to low energy: • Visible light:
Electromagnetic wave parts from high energy to low energy: • Visible light: What human eyes can see. Each wavelength has a different color.
Electromagnetic wave parts from high energy to low energy: • Visible light: What human eyes can see. Each wavelength has a different color. • Infrared rays:
Electromagnetic wave parts from high energy to low energy: • Visible light: What human eyes can see. Each wavelength has a different color. • Infrared rays: Toaster elements, night vision goggles, paintball lasers, remote controls.
Electromagnetic wave parts from high energy to low energy: • Visible light: What human eyes can see. Each wavelength has a different color. • Infrared rays: Toaster elements, night vision goggles, paintball lasers, remote controls. • Microwave rays:
Electromagnetic wave parts from high energy to low energy: • Visible light: What human eyes can see. Each wavelength has a different color. • Infrared rays: Toaster elements, night vision goggles, paintball lasers, remote controls. • Microwave rays: Microwave ovens and transmit cellular phone messages. The shortest radio wave.
Electromagnetic wave parts from high energy to low energy: • Visible light: What human eyes can see. Each wavelength has a different color. • Infrared rays: Toaster elements, night vision goggles, paintball lasers, remote controls. • Microwave rays: Microwave ovens and transmit cellular phone messages. The shortest radio wave. • Radio / TV waves:
Electromagnetic wave parts from high energy to low energy: • Visible light: What human eyes can see. Each wavelength has a different color. • Infrared rays: Toaster elements, night vision goggles, paintball lasers, remote controls. • Microwave rays: Microwave ovens and transmit cellular phone messages. The shortest radio wave. • Radio / TV waves: Carry signals through radio and TV.