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-A wave of energy having a frequency within the electromagnetic spectrum and propagated as a periodic disturbance of the electromagnetic field when an electric charge oscillates or accelerates. - Radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge
4. Whether or not an electromagnetic wave emits dangerous amounts of radiation depends on how much energy it bears. Radio waves carry very little energy and are generally considered to be perfectly safe, even when one is directly exposed to them. On the other end of the spectrum, gamma rays are the result of atomic explosions and can bear vast amounts of poisonous radiation. Exposure to high-energy waves can result in cell mutation, cancer, and possible death. However, experiments with high-level radiation are usually tightly controlled, and accidental exposure is unlikely. 5. Most information about outer space comes not from photos or probes but through studying theelectromagnetic wave. Radio astronomers are able to create pictures of faroff space by surveying the types of waves in the vicinity. Since it is impossible for humans on Earth to see deep space, electromagnetic waves are in fact one of the best ways of understanding what is out there. The need for better information has also lead to the construction of telescopes in space, as the Earth's atmosphere prevents some information from getting through to Earth-bound equipment.
Radio Waves - transmitting signals Micro Waves - for coooking Infa-Red - used to see body heat and such. Visible Light - so we can see Ultraviolet- Used in policing and reading secret messages etc X Rays - used to take pictures of bones Gamma Rays - for sunbeds.