Electromagnetic Spectrum Mr. Skirbst Physical Science Topic 22
Electromagnetic Waves Wave – a traveling disturbance that carries energy from place to place
Electromagnetic Waves Wave Characteristics –
Electromagnetic Waves Electromagnetic Wave – wave in which electric and magnetic fields carry energy
Electromagnetic Waves Transverse Wave - electric and magnetic fields travel at right angles
Electromagnetic Spectrum arrangement of electromagnetic waves in order of their wavelengths & frequencies
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Visible Light energy released within the range of visible light portion of the electromagnetic spectrum
Visible Light visible spectrum:
Visible Light 3 Types of visible light: -Incandescent – produced from heat -Fluorescent – UV light makes phosphors glow -Neon – energized gas
Spectral Analysis Spectral lines – characteristic wavelengths of light (fingerprint) emitted by a luminous body * Used to identify elements
Spectral Analysis Spectroscope – instrument used to observe spectral lines
Spectral Analysis