Electromagnetic Waves

Discover the world of electromagnetic waves! Learn wave anatomy and explore uses from communication to medical imaging.

Wave anatomy Type the labels for each blue dot.Word Banktrough wavelength midpointcrest amplitude crest trough wavelength midpoint amplitude _ waves penetrate solids and are used at doctor's offices and at airports. gamma rays infrared rays visible light x rays ROYGBIV waves are part of Visible light ultraviolet light infrared rays microwaves Stars and galaxies produce _ waves. ocean seismic electromagnetic sound Heat lamps use _ waves. Ultraviolet Infrared Radio Gamma Which waves are used to sterilize medical equipment? Gamma X-rays Ultraviolet Radio Which waves are used in many communication devices? Radio Visible light Gamma X-rays _ waves have the shortest wavelength and the highest frequency of all. Radio Microwave Ultraviolet Gamma Electromagnetic Spectrum Matching Click and drag to the best description. high frequency short wavelength color with longest wavelength Red Color with highest frequency Violet Wave used to cook food. Microwave crest top of wave trough bottom of wave high amplitude high energy List the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum from longest waves with the least energy to the shortest waves with the most energy. Radiowaves, microwaves, infrared rays, visible light, ultraviolet rays, x-rays, and gamma rays.