Title: Define electromagnetic radiation.
Course: Principles of Technology II (03153-II) > Section: UNIT 12: RADIATION

Definition should include

- describing the transfer of energy produced by an accelerating charge
- identifying the types of waves on the electromagnetic spectrum (e.g., radio waves, microwaves, light waves, X-rays, gamma rays, and cosmic rays)
- characterizing the radiation by the wavelengths and frequency found along the electromagnetic spectrum.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
- What are the four characteristics used to describe the electromagnetic spectrum?
- What is the relationship between photons and energy?
- Why can light push a sailboat?
- Why does an element have its own spectrum?