Unit 3 Waves and Light Lesson 3: The Electromagnetic Spectrum

• What is a light wave?• What are electromagnetic waves?• What is radiation?• How fast do EM waves travel in a vacuum?• How is the speed of EM waves affected by any

given medium?• How are EM waves measured?

Unit 3 Waves and Light Lesson 3: The Electromagnetic Spectrum

• Electromagnetic Spectrum: what is it?- parts: _____, _____, _____, _____,

______, ______, and ______• What two parts of the spectrum are closest to

visible light?• The atmosphere acts like a shield to protect us

from _______ ___________ __________.• Summarize page 203 & 204 in your own words.

Unit 3 Waves and Light Lesson 3: The Electromagnetic Spectrum

• Draw a diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum. Make sure to include the parts of it in order along with the colors for visible light. Include examples in your diagram.