Applications of EM Waves (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): 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?
Which EM waves are used in mobile phones?
Microwaves
What application uses microwaves for wireless internet access?
What application uses microwaves for wireless internet access?
Wi-Fi
Which type of EM wave is used in satellite communications?
Which type of EM wave is used in satellite communications?
Microwaves
Which EM waves are used in TV remote controls?
Which EM waves are used in TV remote controls?
Infrared waves
Which EM wave is used to check for broken bones?
Which EM wave is used to check for broken bones?
X-rays
Which EM waves are used to kill cancer cells?
Which EM waves are used to kill cancer cells?
Gamma rays
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 microwaves
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
Which EM waves are used in airport security scanners to scan luggage?
Which EM waves are used in airport security scanners to scan luggage?
X-rays