EMS Waves

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave causes sunburns?

Back

UV Rays (Ultraviolet Rays)

Front

Which electromagnetic wave is commonly used in medical imaging to take pictures of bones?

Back

X-rays

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave is used to detect heat?

Back

Infrared Rays

Front

Which electromagnetic wave is used for radio communication and listening to music?

Back

Radio Waves

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave allows us to see colors?

Back

Visible Light

Front

What is the range of wavelengths for visible light?

Back

Approximately 400 to 700 nanometers.

Front

What are the three main regions of ultraviolet light?

Back

UVA, UVB, and UVC.

Front

What is the primary use of X-rays in medicine?

Back

To visualize the internal structure of the body, particularly bones.

Front

What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (or about 186,282 miles per second).

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in electromagnetic waves?

Back

They are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases and vice versa.