Applications of EM Waves (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards
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Radio waves use in broadcasting
Radio waves use in broadcasting
AM and FM radio, TV broadcasts
Microwaves use in communication
Microwaves use in communication
Mobile phones, Wi-Fi, satellite communications
Infrared waves use for devices
Infrared waves use for devices
Remote controls for TVs and gadgets
X-rays medical application
X-rays medical application
Medical diagnoses, checking broken bones
Gamma rays use in medicine
Gamma rays use in medicine
Cancer treatments, medical imaging
Infrared and microwave sensors use
Infrared and microwave sensors use
Weather forecasting, monitoring climate conditions
Purpose of radio telescopes
Purpose of radio telescopes
Detect radio waves from space, study stars & galaxies
What does radar use to detect objects?
What does radar use to detect objects?
Radio waves
Radar application in transport
Radar application in transport
Detect and track objects, navigation and safety
What do airport security scanners use?
What do airport security scanners use?
X-rays to scan luggage
EM wave for mobile phones
EM wave for mobile phones
Microwaves
EM wave for remote controls
EM wave for remote controls
Infrared waves
EM wave for cancer treatment
EM wave for cancer treatment
Gamma rays