E&M Spectrum

This type of radiation is commonly used to heat food, transmit cell & TV signals, and is sometimes used in astronomy.

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Infrared

• Visible light

• X-rays

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

NGSS.HS-PS4-5

This type of radiation is used in high-energy astronomy and is also found in nuclear decay processes. It is frequently used to treat cancer in a method known as radiotherapy.

• Visible light

• Microwaves

• Radio waves

• Gamma rays

• X-rays

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

This type of radiation is commonly used to transmit information long distances and is sometimes used in astronomy to look at low-energy objects. It is considered to be the lowest energy, longest wavelength, and lowest frequency type of E&M radiation.

• Ultraviolet light

• Microwaves

• Radio waves

• Gamma rays

• Infrared radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

This type of E&M radiation causes sunburn but is also responsible for curing a disease known as the Rickets which is caused by vitamin D deficiency. It has a higher frequency and energy than visible light does.

• Ultraviolet light

• Microwaves

• Radio waves

• Gamma rays

• X-rays

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

NGSS.HS-PS4-4

This type of E&M radiation is the second-highest energy type that we classify. It is commonly used in doctor's offices to confirm fractures or broken bones. It also has some uses in high-energy astronomy.

• Ultraviolet light

• Infrared

• Radio waves

• Visible light

• X-rays

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

NGSS.HS-PS4-4

This type of E&M radiation is emitted by all objects that have heat. It is also known as thermal radiation or 'heat rays'. Some applications include night-vision goggles.

• Microwaves

• Infrared

• Radio waves

• Visible light

• Gamma rays

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

NGSS.HS-PS4-4

This type of E&M radiation is the most useful for humans and other animals, as it lets us see. It also has many scientific applications, since scientists often need to create a single wavelength of this type of radiation to use in their labs.

• Microwaves

• UV

• Radio waves

• Visible light

• Infrared

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

NGSS.HS-PS4-5

This is the type of E&M radiation with the most energy, highest frequency, and shortest wavelength.

• Radio waves

• UV

• Gamma rays

• Visible light

• X-rays

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

NGSS.HS-PS4-4

This is the E&M radiation with the lowest energy, longest wavelength, and lowest frequency.

• Radio waves

• Infrared

• X-rays

• Visible light

• Gamma rays

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1