The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Question 1

radio waves

Answer 1

• long wavelength, low energy, and low frequency
• used in broadcasting TV and radio
• 1st on EMS

Question 2

microwave

Answer 2

• long wavelength, low energy, low frequency
• used in cooking/heating food, radar, telephone and other signals
• 2nd in EMS

Question 3

infrared

Answer 3

• long wavelength, low energy, and low frequency
• used to transmit heat from radiators, sun and fires

Question 4

visible light

Answer 4

• medium wavelength, a bit of energy, and a bit of frequency
• makes things able to be seen

Question 5

ultraviolet

Answer 5

• short wavelength, high energy, high frequency
• used in tanning beds, and fluorescent tubes

Question 6

X-Rays

Answer 6

• short wavelength, high energy, high frequency
• used to view inside of bodies and objects

Question 7

Gamma Rays

Answer 7

• very short wavelength, high energy, high frequency
• used in medicine and to treat cancer