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Scavenger Hunt: Getting to Know the Electromagnetic Spectrum
Background:
Light, as in the light that our eyes detect, is an example of a type of electromagnetic wave. In actuality, there are many types of these
electromagnetic waves. In this exercise you will gain some familiarity with the various types and their characteristics.
Getting Ready:
Navigate to the EM Spectrum Infographic at The Physics Classroom: [Link]/Physics-Interactives/light/EM-Spectrum
Navigational Path: [Link] Physics Interactives Light and Color Electromagnetic Spectrum Infographic
Once you arrive at the page, launch the Interactive and size it to your liking by tapping the expansion arrow (bottom right) or the full-
screen mode icon (top left). Navigate past the first two screens until you come to the "Home Screen" with sections of the infographic
labeled with a letter. Tap a letter to zoom in on the that section. Use the magnifying glass in the navigational panel (bottom) to zoom in
further. Use the Right, Left, Up, Down arrows to navigate the entire infographic. Observe the section titles at the top of the infographic.
Notice that a tap on the Infographic icon (bottom left) takes you back to the Home Screen. Get acquainted with the interface.
Time to Hunt:
For each row of the table, navigate through the infographic to find the requested items. For each find, identify the section of the infographic
(listed at top of screen) where the item was found and identify the item and describe the physics of how it works.
Find … Section Description of the Finding
1. … the narrowest region of the Identify name of region:
electromagnetic spectrum.
2. … the name given to the highest- Identify name of region:
frequency region of the EM spectrum.
3. … the name of one region of the Identify name of region:
spectrum that has a wavelength longer
than waves of the visible light region.
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5. … the name of two or more Name each behavior and describe them:
characteristics of electromagnetic
radiation that are best explained by a
particle model.
6. … one example of how electromagnetic
radiation affects matter when it is
absorbed by matter.
7. … one example of a material absorbing
light of high frequency and emitting an
electron as a result.
8. … one method or device commonly
used to produce or remit X-Rays.
9. … one example of high-frequency
electromagnetic waves being used for
medical purposes.
10. … a free pass for 20 extra credit points
that is usable at any time of year.
4. … the name of two or more
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characteristics of electromagnetic
radiation that are best explained by a
wave model.
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