Competency #9
Answer and Explanation
Below is a list of types of waves in the electromagnetic spectrum, along with a description for each. Find and correct the 4 errors below.
Answer:
| Type |
Description/Uses |
| Radio Waves |
Waves that travel from a radio to your ear. (these are sound waves); Radio waves are commonly used to transmit information, such as from a radio tower to your radio. |
| Infrared |
The part of the spectrum that gives objects a .red. color. Infrared radiation is invisible- only visible light can be detected with the human eye. |
| Visible light |
Encompasses most of the electromagnetic spectrum Encompasses only a tiny sliver of the electromagnetic spectrum. |
| Gamma Rays |
Lowest energy of all waves in the electromagnetic spectrum Highest energy of all waves in the electromagnetic spectrum. |
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