Define electromagnetic waves as transverse waves capable of transferring pure energy from a source directly to an absorber.
Understand that electromagnetic waves collaboratively form a continuous spectrum and collectively travel at identical velocities through a vacuum or air.
Classify the major groups of the electromagnetic spectrum arranged from long to short wavelength (or low to high frequency): radio, microwave, infrared, visible light (red to violet), ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.
Recognize that human optical detection is limited strictly to the visible light range of electromagnetic waves.
Provide concrete examples illustrating how electromagnetic waves function to successfully transfer energy.
