5.44. Electromagnetic Spectrum http://www.ck12.org
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At the first URL below, read about electromagnetic waves with different frequencies. Then use the information to
complete the table at the second URL. http://www.darvill.clara.net/emag/index.htm and http://www.darvill.clara.net
/emag/gcseemag.pdf
Review
- Describe the relationship between the wavelength and frequency of electromagnetic waves.
- What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
- Which electromagnetic waves have the longest wavelengths?
- Identify a source of microwaves.
- Which type of light has the highest frequencies?
- Explain why gamma rays are the most dangerous of all electromagnetic waves.