GK Science: Different Types of Waves

INCREASING WAVELENGTH

Cosmic Rays  Gamma Rays  X Rays  UV  Visible Rays Infra Red   Microwave  Radio

• Cosmic rays – it originates in outer space and continuously falls on earth.
• Ultra Violet Rays – invisible + Sun’s rays have it.
• Infra red – High Thermal effects.
• Micro – Telephone circuits and radar.
• Radio – used for Broad Casting.
• VIBGYOR (Max. Wavelength of Red colour)