Generation Genius - Electromagnetic Spectrum (Discussion Questions)

What is your name?

What are some examples of waves in everyday life?

What causes waves?

Do waves move matter as they travel?

How do the terms light, radiation, and waves relate to one another?

What makes one wave different from another?

How do we use or encounter electromagnetic waves in everyday life?

Microwaves are very efficient at heating water, but all electromagnetic waves can cause matter to heat up. Why is this?

Why do some electromagnetic waves have more energy than others?

Name some different types of electromagnetic waves. What do they all have in common? How are they different?