Science Electromagnetic Spectrum
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Which of theses is NOT on the Electromagnetic Spectrum
Sound Waves
(wrong answers:
Gamma rays,
Ultraviolet,
X-rays,
Microwaves)
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What is the highest and lowest frequency of light that we can see?
750 trillion hertz and 430 trillion hertz
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How do microwaves heat food?
The waves penetrate the food and make the water molecules vibrate which makes them heat up. The faster they vibrate the hotter it gets.
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Apart from damaging your eyes, what is the other main danger of Infrared Radiation?
Skin burns
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Who discovered Infrared Radiation?
William Herschel
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Are higher frequencies or lower frequencies more dangerous?
Higher frequencies
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How do X-rays take pictures of bones?
The x-rays are absorbed by the bones but not by the other body parts, allowing them to pass through and see the bones.