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EM Spectrum
Categories of EM Radiation
Question | Answer |
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Gamma radiation | Shortest wavelength, highest energy |
X-ray radiation | 2nd shortest wavelength, 2nd highest energy |
UV radiation | Just beyond visible violet light |
Visible light | Wavelengths from about 400 nm to 750 nm visible to the human eye |
Infrared radiation | Wavelengths longer than visible red light |
Microwaves | 2nd longest wavelengths, 2nd lowest energy |
Radio waves | Longest wavelengths , lowest energy |
EM radiation | Waves of energy able to travel with no medium |
Speed of light | Velocity all EM radiation travels |