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Questions for Discussion: The Electromagnetic Spectrum: NASA

  • Name all of the categories of the electromagnetic spectrum. What is the same about the categories? What is different?
  • What is the relationship between wavelength and the amount of energy the wave carries?
  • What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?
  • In the visible spectrum, which color of light has the most energy? Which has the least? How do the wavelengths differ?
  • Which type of electromagnetic radiation can give you a sunburn? Which type can be used for radar?
  • Which parts of the electromagnetic spectrum were you exposed to in the past year? How about today?