Electromagnetic waves 0.0 / 5 ? PhysicsElectromagnetic SpectrumGCSEAQA Created by: NimraimranCreated on: 25-06-18 12:00 Electrom magnetic (EM) spectrum The electromagnetic spectrum is a family of waves consisting of, gamma ray, X-rays, ultraviolet, visible light, infra-red, microwaves and radio waves. 1 of 6 Waves of the EM spectrum All the waves that make up the electromagnetic spectrum travel at exactly the same speed through space (vacuum). 2 of 6 Ultra violet (UV) waves wave- lenght UV have a shorter wavelenght than visible light but carry more energy 3 of 6 What can too much UV cause Too much UV can cause sun burn, skin cancer and blindness 4 of 6 Uses of UV UV have positive effect on humans as it simulates the production of vitamin D. It also kills microbes 5 of 6 X-rays and gamma rays simmilarites Both at the end of the spectrum, have short wave lenght and carry mot energy per second. 6 of 6
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