Electromagnetic waves Flashcards
1
Q
Radio waves wavelength
A
> 10^6 to 10^-1 m
2
Q
Microwaves wavelength
A
10^-1 to 10^-3 m
3
Q
Infrared wavelength
A
10^-3 to 7 x10^-7
4
Q
Visible light wavelength
A
7x10^-7 to 4x10^-7
5
Q
Ultraviolet wavelength
A
4x10^-7 to 10^-8
6
Q
X-rays wavelength
A
10^-8 to 10^-13
7
Q
Gamma rays wavelength
A
10^-10 to < 10^-16
8
Q
Gamma and X-rays overlap
A
10^-10 to 10^-13
Waves are classified by their source - X-rays are emitted by fast moving electrons, whereas gamma rays come from the unstable atomic nuclei
