Electromagnetic Spectrum

You’re going to need to know your way around the E-M spectrum.

For instance…

  • which type of radiation has the highest frequency?
  • what is range of wavelengths of visible light?
  • what types of E-M radiation can penetrate the atmosphere?

There are lots of diagrams showing the E-M spectrum. This is a pretty good one which gives some visual clues to help you remember the details.

EM spectrum

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Acknowledgment

NB. I found this diagram on the web, but I can’t find who originated it. I would be very happy to give credit where it’s due, and acknowledge the author, so if it’s you, get in touch via the contact page