In This Lesson You Will...

  • Describe the electromagnetic spectrum (i.e., radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays and gamma rays) in terms of frequency, wavelength and energy.
  • Relate different regions of the Electromagnetic spectrum to technological applications and natural phenomena.
  • Create and solve equations relating frequency, wavelength, speed and energy.
  • SC.912.P.10.18: Explore the theory of electromagnetism by comparing and contrasting the different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum in terms of wavelength, frequency, and energy, and relate them to phenomena and applications.
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  • MAFS.912.A-CED.1.2: Create equations in two or more variables to represent relationships between quantities; graph equations on coordinate axes with labels and scales.
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