Uses of the Electromagnetic Spectrum

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

• infrared

• visible light

• ultraviolet

• microwaves

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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• F

• G

• H

• J

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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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Which type of waves are used in energy efficient bulbs?

• Infrared

• Ultraviolet

• X-ray

• Microwave

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Uses of infrared? (check all that apply)

• Night vision goggles

• Heat Lamps.

• Satellite communications

• TV remotes

• Cause skin cancer

Which section of the spectrum is the ONLY one we can see?

• X-rays

• Visible Light

• Gamma Rays

• Ultraviolet Rays

Which electromagnetic waves are useful for Television?

• Gamma

• x ray

• radio

• microwave

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