Discussion Questions: The Electromagnetic Spectrum: FRONTLINE

  • Name all of the categories of the electromagnetic spectrum. What is the same about the categories? What is different?
  • What is a photon?
  • What is the relationship between wavelength and the amount of energy the wave carries?
  • What are some beneficial uses of electromagnetic radiation? What are some drawbacks?
  • Which parts of the electromagnetic spectrum were you exposed to in the past year? How about today?