Applications of EM Waves (AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy): Revision Note

Applications of EM Waves

• Electromagnetic waves have a variety of uses and applications

• The main ones are summarised in the table below:

Applications of EM Waves Table

Suitability of Different EM Waves

Higher Tier Only

• Different EM waves are suited to specific purposes for specific reasons

• The suitability of an EM wave is often related to various properties such as its:

  • Penetrating ability

  • Energy

  • Frequency

• The reasons for the suitability of different EM waves are summarised in the diagram below:

Uses and dangers of the electromagnetic spectrum