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- ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES SECONDARY 3 PHYSICS
- WHAT ARE EM WAVES?
- Electromagnetic waves (EM waves for short) are waves that can
travel in a vacuum.
- These waves are created by the vibration of an electric
charge.
- Electromagnetic Spectrum
- It is a group of different electromagnetic waves.
- There are 7 components in the spectrum.
- Electromagnetic Spectrum
Highest frequency Shortest wavelength Lowest frequency Longest
wavelength
- Uses of Gamma Rays
- Study the nucleus in atoms
- Uses of X-rays
- Take pictures of bones in the body
- Study the crystal structure of crystalline substances
- Check for cracks in metal plates
- Uses of Ultraviolet
- Gives the clothes a glow effect in discotheques
- Sterilise medical equipment
- Uses of Visible Light
- Uses of Infra-red
- Uses of Microwaves
- Analysis of the molecular and atomic structure
- Uses of Radio Waves
- TV and radio broadcasting
- Common Properties of EM Waves
- All travel at the speed of light. (3 x 10 8 m/s)
- Can travel through solid, liquid, gas and vacuum
- Obey the laws of reflection and refraction
- All can be absorbed and emitted by matter
- The wave equation is applicable to all