Applications of EM Waves (AQA GCSE Physics): 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 for communication?
Which EM waves are used in mobile phones for communication?
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 are gamma rays used for in cancer treatment?
What are gamma rays used for in cancer treatment?
To kill cancer cells
Which EM wave sensors are used in weather forecasting?
Which EM wave sensors are used in weather forecasting?
Infrared and microwave
What do radio telescopes detect from space?
What do radio telescopes detect from space?
Radio waves
Which type of EM wave does radar use?
Which type of EM wave does radar use?
Radio waves
What type of EM waves do airport security scanners use?
What type of EM waves do airport security scanners use?
X-rays
Which EM waves allow wireless internet access?
Which EM waves allow wireless internet access?
Microwaves
What can gamma rays be used for in medical imaging?
What can gamma rays be used for in medical imaging?
Get detailed pictures inside the body
What do radio telescopes help scientists study?
What do radio telescopes help scientists study?
Stars, galaxies, and cosmic phenomena