Applications of EM Waves (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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Which type of EM wave is used for AM and FM radio broadcasts?
Which type of EM wave is used for AM and FM radio broadcasts?
Radio waves
Which EM waves are used in mobile phones and Wi-Fi?
Which EM waves are used in mobile phones and Wi-Fi?
Microwaves
What type of EM wave is used in TV remote controls?
What type of EM wave is used in TV remote controls?
Infrared waves
Which EM waves are used to check for broken bones?
Which EM waves are used to check for broken bones?
X-rays
What is one use of gamma rays in medicine?
What is one use of gamma rays in medicine?
Cancer treatments to kill cancer cells
Which EM waves are used in medical imaging to get detailed pictures inside the body?
Which EM waves are used in medical imaging to get detailed pictures inside the body?
Gamma rays
Which EM wave sensors are used in weather forecasting?
Which EM wave sensors are used in weather forecasting?
Infrared and microwave sensors
What type of EM waves do radio telescopes detect?
What type of EM waves do radio telescopes detect?
Radio waves from space
What do radio telescopes help scientists learn about?
What do radio telescopes help scientists learn about?
Stars, galaxies, and cosmic phenomena
Which type of EM wave does radar use?
Which type of EM wave does radar use?
Radio waves
What does radar help with in transport systems?
What does radar help with in transport systems?
Navigation and safety
Which EM waves do security scanners use to scan luggage at airports?
Which EM waves do security scanners use to scan luggage at airports?
X-rays