Kaitlynn N Lanter: 11/8/10 period 5

Electromagnetic Spectrum

The Electromagnetic Wave Spectum

The electromagnetic spectrum is the distribution of electromagnetic radiation according to energy

Radio, Microwave, Infrared, Visible, Ultraviolet, X-rays, and Gamma rays are all part of the electromagnetic spectrum

The spectrum

First and foremost, I must point out that visible light is a part of the spectrum without it we would all be blind!

Nowadays everyone without radio waves this would be impossible.

X-rays are another common electromagnetic wave. These enable us to see the human bones without cutting a person up.

Along with other types of electromagnetic waves, life would not be. Nothing would exist.

Effects of electromagnetic Waves on humans

allows light to pass through a material.

Transparency

only allows light to pass through a material diffusely

Translucency

All objects will absorb some light and reflect some light

Absorption