Practical Applications of Electromagnetic Waves

It has a long wavelength which can penetrate the flesh but not the bones.

• Radio waves

• Visible light

• Gamma Rays

• X-rays

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They are used to treat cancer through the process called radiotherapy.

• Radio waves

• Gamma Rays

• Visible light

• X-rays

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It is used by remote controls used in TV’s, video, cassette, recorders, and other electronic appliances.

• Infrared

• Gamma Rays

• Ultraviolet Rays

• X-rays

It has the lowest frequency and it used to transmit sound and pictures in a radio or television.

• Radio wave

• Gamma Rays

• Visible light

• X-rays

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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It is used in satellite communication

• Infrared

• Gamma Rays

• Ultraviolet rays

• Microwave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

It is used in checking signature on passbook

• radio wave

• gamma rays

• visible light

• ultraviolet rays

It is used for optic fibers in wirings used for communication.

• Radio wave

• Gamma rays

• Visible light

• X-rays

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2