Electromagnetic Spectrum

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  • Created by: Bulberman
  • Created on: 12-11-18 10:28
Name all the different waves in the Electromagnetic Spectrumfro
Radio Waves, Micro Waves, Infra Red Radiation, Visible Light, Ultra Violet, X-Rays, Gamma Rays
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What are some uses of Radio Waves?
They are used to make your TV work, for communication and for the radio.
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What are some uses of Micro Waves?
Mostly for communication but also for heating food. But these two uses use it in different ways.
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What are some uses of Infra Red Radiation?
In night vision cameras as they detect heat and can be used to cook food or to heat rooms through electric heaters.
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What are some uses of visible light?
It's used for fibre optic cables as they can carry data and they work because of reflection. Also it is used to see colours
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What are some uses of ultra violet?
It is used for suntanning and security markings, sterilising and suntanning.
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What are some uses of X-Rays?
They are used in medicines to see broken bones and used to treat illnesses as it is somewhat reactive.
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What are some uses of Gamma Rays?
They are used to treat cancer and other diseases.
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What are some uses of Radio Waves?

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They are used to make your TV work, for communication and for the radio.

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What are some uses of Micro Waves?

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What are some uses of Infra Red Radiation?

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What are some uses of visible light?

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