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Electromagnetic Spectrum
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Electromagnetic Spectrum
MICROWAVES X-RAYS
VISIBLE LIGHT
DO YOU KNOW ME?
Have the
shortest
wavelengths and
the highest
frequency of
the radio
waves.
Used in microwave
ovens.
• Waves transfer
energy to the
water in the food
causing them to
vibrate which in
turn transfers
energy in the
form of heat to
the food.
RADAR (Radio
Detection and
Ranging)
• Used to find the
speed of an object
by sending out radio
waves and measuring
the time it takes
them to return.
INFRARED RAYS
Infrared= below
red
Shorter
wavelength and
higher
frequency than
microwaves.
You can feel the
longest ones as
warmth on your
skin
Warm objects
give off more
heat energy than
cool objects.
Thermogram—a picture that shows regions of different
temperatures in the body. Temperatures are calculated
by the amount of infrared radiation given off.
Shorter wavelength
and higher frequency
than X-rays
Carry the greatest
amount of energy
and penetrate the
most.
Used in radiation treatment to kill
cancer cells.
Can be very harmful if not used
correctly.
The Incredible
Hulk was the
victim of
gamma
radiation.
Exploding
nuclear
weapons emit
gamma rays.
COMPLETE ME!
DIRECTION:
Complete the following
Statements on the Practical
Applications of E.M. Waves.
Radio/television signals, GPS and MRI are
practical applications of (1)
________ (radio wave/microwave).
Satellite communication, cooking,
terrestrial communication, and RADAR
make use of (2)
_____(infrared/microwave). Remote
controls, thermal imaging and night vision
goggles are practical applications of (3)
__________ (infrared/ultraviolet).
You can see things around you because of
(4) ________ (gamma rays/visible
light) which is also used in optical
fibers, artificial lights and screens of
electronic devices. Vitamin D is
produced from (5)
______(ultraviolet /microwave), which
is also used for security markings and
sterilization of water in drinking
fountains.
In diagnosing bone fractures, we use (6)
__________________(gamma rays/X-
rays). (7) _______(long wavelength X-
ray)/short wavelength X-ray)) is a type of
x-ray that can penetrate the flesh while
(8) ____________ (long wavelength
Xray)/short wavelength X-ray)) can
penetrate through metals.
Treating tumors and cancer through the
process called radiotherapy and sterilizing
medical equipment
are practical applications of (9)
___________ (gamma rays/ultraviolet).
The effect
of Electromagnetic waves on organisms and
environment depends on how much (10)
__________(wavelength, energy) it carries.
Brief SUMMARY
A. All electromagnetic waves travel at the same
speed. (300,000,000 meters/second) in a
vacuum.
B. They all have different wavelengths and
different frequencies.
– Long wavelength-lowest frequency
– Short wavelength highest frequency
– The higher the frequency the higher the
energy.