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Interactive EM spectrum

Take away concepts

  • Electromagnetic waves occur in a continous spectrum based on their wavelength.
  • EM waves of a particular range of wavelengths are give names such as infrared and visible.
  • Unlike mechanical waves such as sound or earthquake waves, EM waves can travel through empty space.
  • EM waves are used for communication with satellites and for observing the Earth from space.
  • Sunlight is made up of EM waves.