Applications of EM Waves (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards
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Uses of radio waves in broadcasting
Uses of radio waves in broadcasting
AM and FM radio, TV broadcasts
Uses of microwaves for wireless communication
Uses of microwaves for wireless communication
Mobile phones, Wi-Fi, satellite communications
EM wave type for remote controls
EM wave type for remote controls
Infrared waves
Medical uses of X-rays
Medical uses of X-rays
Medical diagnoses, checking broken bones, finding diseases
Gamma rays use in cancer treatment
Gamma rays use in cancer treatment
Kill cancer cells
Gamma rays use in medical imaging
Gamma rays use in medical imaging
Get detailed pictures of inside the body
EM sensors used in weather forecasting
EM sensors used in weather forecasting
Infrared and microwave sensors
What radio telescopes detect from space
What radio telescopes detect from space
Radio waves from stars, galaxies, cosmic phenomena
EM wave type used by radar
EM wave type used by radar
Radio waves
Radar application in transport
Radar application in transport
Detect and track objects like planes and cars
Radar purpose in transport systems
Radar purpose in transport systems
Navigation and safety
EM wave type in airport security scanners
EM wave type in airport security scanners
X-rays
Purpose of airport security scanners
Purpose of airport security scanners
Scan luggage to detect dangerous items