Light Waves and the Electromagnetic Spectrum
Students will identify light as an electromagnetic wave, exploring its properties and the different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
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Students will identify light as an electromagnetic wave, exploring its properties and the different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Key Questions
- Explain how all electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light in a vacuum.
- Compare the properties and uses of different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
- Justify the importance of the electromagnetic spectrum in modern technology.
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