Electromagnetic Spectrum

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Electromagnetic radiation are electric disturbances -they travel as waves and move energy from place to place -can travel through a vacuum at the same speed -have different wavelengths and frequencies
The higher the frequency of an electromagnetic wave, the more energy it transfers. Different wavelengths of the spectrum are reflected, absorbed or transmitted differently -travel through space at 300million m/s
Grandma's Xbox Uses Volts In My Room Gamma X-rays Ultraviolet Visible light Infrared Microwaves Radio Gamma has the shortest wavelength and the highest frequency. Radio has the longest wavelength and lowest frequency
visible light is detected by our eyes see different wavelengths as different colours. The wavelength increases from violet to red. Can be used for photography IR is emitted by all objects. Used for remote controls for TVs and CDs
Microwaves are used for communication. Microwave transmitters produce wavelengths that are able to pass through the atmosphere. They send signals to and from satellites and withing mobile phone networks Radio waves transmit radio and TV programs and carry mobile phone signals
The radio and microwave spectrum is divided into different bands; which are used for different communication purposes The shorter the wavelength, the more information they carry. The shorter their range, the less they spread out
Mobiles communicate with a local mobile phone mast using wavelengths as microwaves/radio waves Research is needed to evaluate whether or not mobile phones are safe to use(may affect the brain)
Optical fibres are very thin glass fibres. We use them to transmit signals carried by VL or IR. The signals travel down the fibre by repeated total internal reflection They're useful in communications because they carry much more information and are more secure than radio waves and microwaves
Repeated total internal reflection
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