Uses of Electromagnetic Waves

This type of EM radiation is used to send mobile phone signals & in GPS?

• infrared

• visible light

• ultraviolet

• microwaves

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What type of EM radiation is used in military night vision goggles?

• radio wave

• microwave

• infrared

• light

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What type of EM radiation plays an important role in wireless communication?

• ultraviolet

• visible light

• infrared

• microwave

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What type of EM radiation is utilized in treating cancer, using its high energy to destroy the cells in a tumour?

• gamma ray

• x-ray

• visible light

• microwave

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Match the following electromagnetic waves with their APPLICATION.

• Disinfecting

• X-Rays

• Wifi Signal

• Radio Waves

• Remote Controls

• Infrared

• Medical Imaging

• Microwaves

• Television Broadcasting

• Ultraviolet

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Which type of electromagnetic wave is used for sterilizing medical equipment?

• Infrared radiation

• Ultraviolet light

• Microwaves

• X-rays

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Why are X-rays used in medical imaging?

• Because they can easily be reflected by soft tissues

• Because they have long wavelengths that can penetrate through the body

• Because they have short wavelengths that can penetrate through the body and are absorbed differently by various tissues

• Because they are completely safe and have no side effects

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What are X - Rays used for?

• Scanning luggage during security checks.

• Checking for broken bones.

• Checking to see if your shoelaces are untied.

• Sterilising hospital equipment.

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Which electromagnetic waves are used in ovens and cell phone communications?

• Infrared rays

• ultraviolet rays

• microwaves

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Which type of waves are used in broadcasting?

• radio waves

• infrared rays

• x-rays

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