Uses of Electromagnetic Waves

Which electromagnetic waves help doctors detect broken bones inside your body?

• x-rays

• gamma rays

• ultraviolet rays

Which electromagnetic waves are used in devices such as heat lamps?

• ultraviolet rays

• microwaves

• infrared rays

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Radar uses which type of electromagnetic waves to detect objects & measure their distance and speed?

• microwaves

• infrared rays

• x-rays

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This type of electromagnetic wave can be used to see inside luggage at an airport or in hospitals to see your bones.

• Gamma Rays

• Visible Light

• X Rays

• Infrared Rays

Rays used to take pictures of bones of human body

• X-ray

• Light

• Photo

• None of the above

What waves do you use to heat food?

• Microwaves

• Gamma Waves

• Ultraviolet waves

• Radio Waves

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Are used in an airport scanner

• Ultrasound

• Light

• X ray

• Ultraviolet rays

• Radio Waves

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Which type of electromagnetic wave is commonly used in remote controls for televisions?

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Infrared waves

• Ultraviolet waves

What type of electromagnetic waves are used in night vision goggles?

• Gamma rays

• Infrared waves

• X-rays

• Radio waves

Which electromagnetic waves are used in medical imaging to view soft tissues?

• X-rays

• Ultrasound

• MRI

• Radio waves

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