Electromagnetic Spectrum Intro

A type of sound wave that travels through water.

A form of energy waves that surrounds us and has electrical and magnetic properties.

A chemical substance that is odorless and tasteless.

A type of light that can only be seen with special equipment.

Thermal and chemical properties.

Gravitational and nuclear properties.

Electrical and magnetic properties.

Acoustic and mechanical properties.

They can travel through a solid

They can travel through a vacuum

They cannot travel through a vacuum

They can travel through a gas

Radio

Microwave

Visible Light

X-Ray

Gamma

Radio

Microwave

Visible Light

X-Ray

Gamma

Higher energy waves have lower frequency and longer wavelengths.

Higher energy waves have higher frequency and shorter wavelengths.

Energy is unrelated to frequency or wavelength.

Lower energy waves have higher frequency and shorter wavelengths.

Objects emit different types of light.

Objects absorb all wavelengths of light equally.

Objects reflect certain wavelengths of visible light and absorb others.

Objects change their molecular structure based on light exposure.