Here are the seven types of Electromagnetic Waves
ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES – In this article, we are going to find out the seven types of EM waves.
Electromagnetic waves are created as a result of vibrations between an electric field and a magnetic field.
Among the different types of electromagnetic waves are the following; radio waves, microwaves, infrared (IR), visible light, ultraviolet (UV), X-rays, and gamma rays.
- Radio waves- They are commonly used for wireless transmission of sound messages or information as well as for maritime and aircraft navigation.
- Microwaves- Used mostly for point-to-point communications systems to convey all types of information, including voice, data and video in both analog and digital formats.
- Infrared radiation (IR) – It is a type of radiant energy that’s invisible to human eyes but can be felt (heat). The heat that we feel from sunlight, a fire, a radiator or a warm sidewalk are among the common examples of infrared.
- Visible light- Are the only electromagnetic waves we can see. We see these waves as the colors of the rainbow.
- Ultraviolet- It is a type of electromagnetic radiation that makes black-light posters glow, and is responsible for summer tans as well as sunburns.
- X-rays- Are types of electromagnetic radiation probably most well-known for their ability to see through a person’s skin and reveal images of the bones beneath it.
- Gamma-ray- It is a packet of electromagnetic energy (photon) emitted by the nucleus of some radionuclides following radioactive decay.
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