Implications of wave behaviour in everyday life Electromagnetic Waves in Detail
Specific learning outcomes Examine different types of electromagnetic waves in detail. Including: Radio Waves Microwaves Infra-red Visible Light Ultra-Violet Light X-Rays Gamma Rays
Radio Waves Wavelength Wavelength Longest to Shortest Frequency Frequency Longest to Shortest How are they made? What are they used for? Read page 7 to help you fill in the table
Microwaves Wavelength Wavelength Longest to Shortest Frequency Frequency Longest to Shortest How are they made? What are they used for? Read pages 8-9 to help you fill in the table
Are Cell Phones Dangerous? Recent research indicates that microwaves from mobile phones can affect parts of your brain – after all you are holding a transmitter to your head. Other research is inconclusive, although there is a feeling among scientists that you are more vulnerable of brain damage from cell phone use when you are young and your brain is still growing. Go to watch the Larry King Live Video then add your opinion to the discussion
Infra-red Wavelength Wavelength Longest to Shortest Frequency Frequency Longest to Shortest How are they made? What are they used for? Read pages 10 – 11 to help you fill in the table
Visible Light Wavelength Wavelength Longest to Shortest Frequency Frequency Longest to Shortest How are they made? What are they used for? Read pages 12 – 13 to help you fill in the table
UV Light Wavelength Wavelength Longest to Shortest Frequency Frequency Longest to Shortest How are they made? What are they used for? Read page 14 to help you fill in the table
X-Rays Wavelength Wavelength Longest to Shortest Frequency Frequency Longest to Shortest How are they made? What are they used for? Read page 15 to help you fill in the table
Gamma Rays Wavelength Wavelength Longest to Shortest Frequency Frequency Longest to Shortest How are they made? What are they used for? Read page 16 to help you fill in the table