click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
AN#Sc#2011#5#Types
Science Topic 5 Types of Electromagnetic Waves 2011
Type | Wavelength | Property | Use |
---|---|---|---|
Gamma | Shortest | Can go through lead and concrete | Medical purposes |
X-Rays | 2nd shortest | Affect photographic film | Medical purposes (2) |
Ultraviolet | 3rd shortest | Cause skin cancer & sunburn | Sunbeds |
Visible light | 4th longest | We can see | Seeing things |
Infrared | 3rd longest | Heat radiation | Heating objects |
Microwaves | 2nd longest | Make water molecules in food vibrate | Telecommunications |
Television & Radio Waves | Longest | Lowest energy | Transmit TV and radio signals |