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Physics

Electromagnetic waves encompass a broad spectrum, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays. These waves can travel through a vacuum and all obey the wave equation, traveling at the speed of light in air and vacuum while slowing down in mediums like water or glass.

Physics

Physics E.M. Sprectrum

Increasing Wavelength

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X-Rays
Ultra-Violet Rays
Violet
Indigo
Blue
Green
Yellow
Orange
Red
Radio Waves

Properties

They can be reflected or refracted.
They all obey the wave equation
Velocity= Frequency x Wavelength
They transfer energy from one place to another.
All travel at the speed of light (3x10^8 ms^-1 in air and a vacuum. They will slow down when travelling through water or glass.
They are transverse Waves.
They can travel through Vacuum.

2 Kinds of Radiation emitted from electromagnetic rays

Ionising radiation
Are harmful and can damage living cells and tissues
Non-ionising radiation
Non harmful radiation which would not harm living cells and tissues

Increasing Frequency

Radio waves
Radio and television communication
Microwaves
Radar communication , Microwave cooking
Infra-red
Intruder alarms, Remote control of electrical appliances , Radiant heater
Visible Light
Photosynthesis, Lasers for medical , industrial and surveying
Ultra-violet Rays
Sunbeds , Forgery detection
X-rays
Airport Security, Medical/Dental inspections, Analysis of crystal structure
Gamma Rays
Treatment of cancer, Sterilising equipment

Effects of E.M. Waves

Infrared heating
Our skin absorbs the infrared waves which makes us feel warm. The source of this heat can be seen like the red colour of a hot charcoal.