Electromagnetic Spectrum

Electromagnetic Spectrum

1. 1. Radio waves

   • Uses
     • Communications
     • Broadcasting
     • Radio Telescopes
     • Radios
   • Dangers
     • None

2. 2. Microwaves

   • Uses
     • Microwave ovens
     • Talking to satellites
   • Dangers
     • Internal Burning
   • Can get through atmosphere

3. 3. Infrared light

   • Uses
     • Night vision
     • Thermomatry
   • Dangers
     • Skin Burns

4. 4. Visible light

   • Uses
     • Sight
     • Photgraphy
   • Dangers
     • Damage to Retina

5. 5. Ultraviolet light

   • Uses
     • Counterfeit money
     • Florescent lamps
     • Sterilising surfaces
   • Dangers
     • Sun Burn
     • Blindness

6. 6. Xrays

   • Uses
     • Looking at internal structures
     • Medical Xrays
   • Dangers
     • Tumours

7. 7. Gamma radiation

   • Uses
     • Sterilising food and medical equipment
     • Medicine
       • Diagnosis
       • Treatment
   • Dangers
     • Cell Mutation
   • Can easily get through metals