The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Explore the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum as a continuous range of transverse waves, and learn the order of the waves from radio to gamma rays.
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Explore the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum as a continuous range of transverse waves, and learn the order of the waves from radio to gamma rays.
Key Questions
- Identify the correct order of the main regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
- Explain what all EM waves have in common.
- Compare the frequency and wavelength of radio waves and gamma rays.
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