Introduction
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Starting from the smallest wavelengths (highest frequencies) and leading up to the biggest wavelengths, I am going to discuss each type of electromagnetic radiation, giving sources, means of detection and uses.

All these waves travel at the speed of light, that is, 299792459.0ms^-1 (± 8). The speed of light is called c for ease of use. The wavelength and frequency of a wave are linked by the equation

c = l f

The shorter the wavelength the greater the penetration.

Other Notes in this Category

1. Gamma Rays
2. Infra-red Light
3. Introduction
4. Microwaves
5. Radiation: properties of different types of radiation
6. Radio Waves
7. Reflection, Refraction, Total internal Reflection
8. The electromagnetic spectrum
9. Ultraviolet Light
10. Visual Light
11. X-Rays

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