Revise: Electromagnetic spectrumThe electromagnetic spectrum

Waves in the electromagnetic spectrum can all travel through a vacuum at the speed of light - 3 x 108 ms-1. The wide range of frequencies and wavelengths of different waves have a variety of uses.

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The electromagnetic spectrum

Chart showing types of electromagnetic waves from radio to gamma rays, with visible spectrum illustrated.
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Chart showing types of electromagnetic waves

The electromagnetic spectrum ranges from long wavelength, low waves (like radio waves which can be used for communication) to short wavelength, high frequency waves (like gamma rays which can be used for medical treatment).

The electromagnetic spectrum