Here's a quick breakdown of the electromagnetic spectrum from longest to shortest wavelength:
* Radio waves: Used in communication, radar, and medical imaging.
* Microwaves: Used in cooking, communication, and radar.
* Infrared radiation: Used in heat sensing, night vision, and remote controls.
* Visible light: The light we can see, ranging from red (longest) to violet (shortest).
* Ultraviolet radiation: Can cause sunburns, but also used in sterilization and medical imaging.
* X-rays: Used in medical imaging and security scanning.
* Gamma rays: The most energetic form of electromagnetic radiation, produced by nuclear reactions and radioactive decay.
Gamma rays have the shortest wavelengths (less than 0.01 nanometers) and highest energies.
