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  • Created on: 28-03-15 15:02
what are the 7 types of electromagnetic (em) waves?
gamma rays, x-rays , ultra-violet , visible light , infrared , microwaves , radio waves
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em waves with higher frequencies have ? longer or shorter wavelengths
shorter wavelengths
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em waves with lower frequencies have shorter or longer wavelengths ?
longer wavelengths
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what are radio waves used for and give examples
comunication , tv , radios and bluetooth
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what are microwaves used for and give examples.
satellite communication and mobile phones
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what are infrared waves used for ?
they are used for wireless remote controlles
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what are visible light useful for
cameras and photography
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why are xrays useful ?
they are used in hospitals to check for any broken bones and cracked metals
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what are the uses of gamma ray
sterilising food or an item . kill bacteria and can destroy cancer cells in the body
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what are the uses of ultraviolet ?
can cause blindless , invisible writings can be seen , it can course skin cancer / sunburn
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em waves with higher frequencies have ? longer or shorter wavelengths

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shorter wavelengths

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em waves with lower frequencies have shorter or longer wavelengths ?

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what are radio waves used for and give examples

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what are microwaves used for and give examples.

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