Types of Electromagnetic Waves Group 1

long wave (LW)

Radio Waves

Types of Electromagnetic Waves

-have the longest wavelengths-used in radio and television communication to transmit sound and pictures

short wave (SW)

medium wave (MW)

very high frenquency (VHF)

Ultra high frenquency (VHF)

Microwaves

-very short wavelengths-used for satellite communication-used in mircowave oven-strongly absorbed by water molecules

-Infra-red rays-Visible light-Ultra-violet rays-X-rays-Gamma rays