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Similarities and Difference between Waves and Rays? Similarities: They all have a wave pattern They all transfer energy from one point to another Differences: Waves have longer wavelengths than rays Waves have smaller frequency levels than rays

Question 1: Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength? Radio Waves

Question 2: Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength? Gamma Rays

Question 3: This type of electromagnetic radiation is used in radars to measure automobile speed Microwaves

Question 4: Alarms and motion sensors all use this form of electromagnetic radiation Infrared Waves

Question 5: T FA small amount of ultraviolent rays is healthy for humans TRUE! We get Vitamin D from the Sun!

Question 6: Which two types of electromagnetic radiation can penetrate through human tissue? X-rays and Gamma rays

Question 7: This type of electromagnetic radiation is used to kill cancer cells – unfortunately they also kill some healthy cells as well Gamma rays

YOUR TASK – You have 10 minutes! You are an investigator trying to figure out a murder case. Write a scenario where you use EACH type of electromagnetic radiation. Be as creative as you wish.