Applications of EM Waves (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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EM waves for AM/FM radio & TV broadcasts
EM waves for AM/FM radio & TV broadcasts
Radio waves
EM waves for mobile phones & Wi-Fi
EM waves for mobile phones & Wi-Fi
Microwaves
EM waves for satellite communications
EM waves for satellite communications
Microwaves
EM waves in remote controls
EM waves in remote controls
Infrared waves
EM waves for medical diagnoses (e.g. broken bones)
EM waves for medical diagnoses (e.g. broken bones)
X-rays
EM waves for cancer treatment
EM waves for cancer treatment
Gamma rays
Gamma ray use besides cancer treatment
Gamma ray use besides cancer treatment
Medical imaging
Sensors for weather forecasting
Sensors for weather forecasting
Infrared & microwave sensors
What radio telescopes detect from space
What radio telescopes detect from space
Radio waves
What radio telescopes help study
What radio telescopes help study
Stars, galaxies & cosmic phenomena
Tech using radio waves to detect & track objects
Tech using radio waves to detect & track objects
Radar
Radar's role in transport systems
Radar's role in transport systems
Navigation & safety
X-ray use at airports
X-ray use at airports
Scan luggage (security scanners)