Electromagnetic Spectrum

Science

Electromagnetic Spectrum Chapter Video

Electromagnetic Spectrum Chapter Video

amplitude modulation

a method of transmitting information by changing the amplitude of a wave

amplitude modulation Simple Definition

electromagnetic wave

a wave of electric and magnetic energy that can travel through matter or a vacuum, like X-rays

electromagnetic wave Simple Definition

frequency modulation

a method of transmitting information by changing the frequency of a wave

frequency modulation Simple Definition

gamma ray

electromagnetic wave of the shortest wavelength and highest frequency

gamma ray Simple Definition

microwave

electromagnetic radio waves with wavelengths between 1 mm and 1 m

microwave Simple Definition

radio waves

electromagnetic waves with the longest wavelengths and the lowest frequencies

radio waves Simple Definition

ultraviolet wave

an electromagnetic wave with shorter wavelength but higher frequency than visible light

ultraviolet wave Simple Definition

visible light

electromagnetic waves that humans can see

visible light Simple Definition

x-ray

a high-energy electromagnetic wave, it has shorter wavelength but higher frequency than UV

x-ray Simple Definition

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