Thursday, November 18, 2010

Electromagnetic Spectrum

The electromagnetic spectrum is a group of different spectrums of radiation. The spectrums are categorized by differences in wavelength, frequency and energy. The wavelengths can differ from miles long to the size of an atom. The longest waves are radio waves and microwaves, the middle sized are infrared, Visible Light and ultraviolet (UV) waves and smallest waves are x-rays and gamma rays. The visible light is the only spectrum humans can see and this is the smallest portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Astronomers use the electromagnetic spectrum to see far space objects differently. They can't see most space well with only the visible light spectrum available. The spectrums that these objects produce are observed by astronomers. What they see tells them a lot about the object.  They learn about the objects size, characteristics and how it effects Earth.

I liked a lot about this project. One the factors that satisfied me was the availability of resources ready to be recorded. I could simply open a resource and use it for research. Also, the brochure was an interesting way to explain you information. It seemed easier. What I didn't like about the project was the paraphrasing. The paraphrasing covered an entire research site. This took to long in my opinion unlike other paraphrases I've done. Because of this, I think the due date was too early.

To make the project better, first, the due date should have been later. Some classes wouldn't have to be dedicated to the project though. Also, the paraphrase should have been shorter. I could have been a harder topic but not an entire what seemed like four pages. These would be the efforts to make the project better. Overall, the project was successfully completed. I have a neutral opinion on it.

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