Question

In 3 sentences, explain how the terms light, radiation, and waves relate to one another.
Hint: Describe the electromagnetic spectrum, making sure to define and distinguish between the three terms mentioned above.
(Write like a 8th grader)

Answer 1

Light is a type of radiation that we can see, and it is part of a larger group called the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes all kinds of radiation like radio waves and X-rays. Both light and other types of radiation travel in waves, which are patterns of energy that move through space. So, while light is visible radiation and part of the wave-based electromagnetic spectrum, radiation itself includes all kinds of waves, whether we can see them or not.