The electromagnetic spectrum

The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of light waves, from very short to very long. It includes gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet light, visible light, infrared light, microwaves, and radio waves. Each type of wave has different properties and applications; for example, visible light is what we see, while microwaves are used in cooking and radio waves in communication. The spectrum illustrates how different forms of energy travel through space, each with varying wavelengths and frequencies, influencing how we interact with technology and our environment.