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[http://imagers.gsfc.nasa.gov/ems/ircat.gif] Click here for an interactive EM spectrum
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Types of EM Waves Radio Waves AM and FM Radio Radar – Radio Detecting and Ranging MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging Click here for a Radar animation
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Types of EM Waves Microwaves Microwave Ovens heat food by vibrating water molecules. Satellite Communications and GPS systems Cell Phones Click here for cell phone SAR ratings
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Types of EM Waves Infrared Waves These carry thermal energy (heat) Thermal Photographs [http://www.thermal-imaging-survey.co.uk/archive/images/buildi1.jpg]
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[http://www.extremecctv.com/images/producttype/ThermalIR-vs-ActiveIR.pdf] Thermal Imaging shows infrared waves… Night Vision amplifies available light waves…
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Types of EM Waves Visible Light The only EM wave humans can see, it produces the colors around us.
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Types of EM Waves Ultraviolet Waves Can cause sunburn and skin cancer, but also needed for skin to produce Vitamin D. Can kill bacteria.
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Types of EM Waves X-Rays Can travel through soft tissue, but are stopped by bones to make medical “X-Rays” Airports to inspect luggage. [http://www.physiciansfirstinc.com/handsx.gif]
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Types of EM Waves Gamma Rays Ultra-High frequency waves that can break molecular bonds. Radiation therapy can kill diseased cells, but if not controlled can also kill healthy cells.
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