The Electromagnetic Radiation (Light ~ the Supreme Informant!)

This short slide show applies the electromagnetic spectrum to astronomy. First, electromagnetic radiation is introduced to viewers. Wavelength is defined and its unit of measurement explained. Finally, aspiring astronomers find that the electromagnetic spectra given off by a star can provide its composition, temperature, and more!

Concepts

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electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetism, electromagnetic spectrum, wavelength, waves, spectroscopy

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electromagnetic spectrum, electromagnetic radiation, spectroscopy, star spectrum, wavelength, science

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Resource Details

Grade

9th - 12th

Subjects

Science

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Resource Type

Presentations

Audience

For Teacher Use

Number of Slides

7

Usage Permissions

Creative Commons

BY-NC-SA: 3.0