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Electromagnetic Waves
Electromagnetic Waves
Electromagnetic Waves
It can be reflected
It can be refracted
Transfers Energy
Types of Electromagnetic waves in terms
of there wavelengths.
These waves are also called all-over infrared. The human body is an
example of a body that radiates infrared waves. In between
microwaves and visible light are infrared waves. Infrared waves are
sometimes classified as "near" infrared and "far" infrared. Near to
infrared waves are the waves nearer to visible light in frequency.
These are the infrared waves that are used in our TV remote to
change channels. Far infrared beams are further away from visible
light in wavelength. Far infrared waves are warm and radiate heat.
Anything that emits heat radiates infrared waves. This also includes
the human body!
Visible Light
X-Rays
These beams are the shortest waves in the
electromagnetic spectrum. As the frequencies of
electromagnetic waves get shorter, their energy
increases. Gamma rays are the shortest waves in
the spectrum and, accordingly, have the most
energy. Gamma rays are sometimes used in
treating cancer and in taking detailed pictures for
diagnostic medication. Gamma rays are created in
high-energy nuclear blasts and cosmic explosions.
Gamma Rays
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