The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Contents:
•The Spectrum
•Basic Concepts
•Whiteboards
The electromagnetic spectrum

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Basic Concepts
v = fλ
v = c = speed of light = 3.00 x 108 m/s
f = frequency (Hz)
λ = wavelength (m)
1 nm = 1 x 10-9 m

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 Whiteboards:
Electromagnetic Spectrum
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 What is the wavelength of a 91.1 MHz
radio wave? (2)

v = fλ
1 MHz = 1 x 106 Hz
λ = v/f = (3.00 x 108 m/s)/(91.1 x 106 Hz) = 3.29 m

3.29 m W
 What is the frequency of a 12.2 cm
microwave? (ovens use this)

v = fλ
f = v/λ = (3.00 x 108 m/s)/(.122 m) = 2.46 x 109 Hz

2.46 x 109 Hz W
 What is the frequency of a 600. nm
light wave?

v = fλ
1 nm = 1 x 10-9 m
f = v/λ = (3.00 x 108 m/s)/(600. x 10-9 m) = 5.00 x 1014 Hz

5.00 x 1014 Hz W