Electromagnetic Waves
Electromagnetic waves
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The Electromagnetic Spectrum
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Gama Rays
Gama Rays have wavelengths of < 0.01 nano-meters. Some of their uses include, killing Cancer cells, and sterilizing medical equipment
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X-rays
X-rays have wavelengths from 0.01 – 10 nano-meters. They are used to produce photos of bones, also to detect events in different galaxies
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Ultraviolet radiation
Ultraviolet radiation has wavelengths of 10 – 310 nano-meters. It is used to kill bacteria on clothes hung outside, also to stimulate the production of vitamin D in ones body.
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Visible Light
Visible light has wavelengths of 400 – 700 nano-meters. Visible light is used to see colors, also used for light bulbs.
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Infrared Radiation
Infrared Radiation has wavelengths of 710 nano-meters – 1 millimeter. Infrared Radiation is often used in night vision goggles, and also for thermal imaging.
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MicroWaves
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Radio Waves
Radio Waves have wavelengths longer than 1 millimeter. They are mainly used for communications such as radios and TVs
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