EM waves

Question 1

Infrared waves

Answer 1

• diameter of a piece of hair
• used to see unseen in universe
• reveals objects in the universe that would be unseen in visible light

Question 2

Visible light

Answer 2

• thickness of a soap bubble
• enables scientists to calculate evolution of polar ice sheets
• if there was no filter everything would be white

Question 3

Ultraviolet

Answer 3

• diameter of the common cold
• used to help crime scenes
• causes northern lights

Question 4

X-rays

Answer 4

• size of an atom with 2nd highest wavelength
• shows images of bones and collects data on sun and Galaxy
• condors X-ray observatory shows images of the Milky Way and reveals black holes, dwarf planets, and nuetron stars

Question 5

Gamma rays

Answer 5

-shortest wavelength size of an atom
-explore exotic objects and new planets
-you cannot see gamma rays
They come from fermi

Question 6

Microwaves

Answer 6

• size of a baseball
• cooks food and monitors conditions under a hurricane
• space crafts correct water on the poles can determine height