The electromagnetic (EM) spectrum

The electromagnetic (EM) spectrum

Types of waves

• Radio
• Micro
• Infared
• Visible ight
• Ultraviolet
• X-ray
• Gamma

Ultraviolet radiation - UV - is found naturally in sunlight.

Microwave radiation can be used to transmit signals such as those for mobile phone calls.

White light can be split up to form a spectrum using a prism.

The light waves are refracted as they enter and leave…