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Uses of Electromagnetic Waves (CIE IGCSE Physics: Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award))

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Uses of electromagnetic waves

Typical uses of the different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum

Wave Use
Radio

Radio and television transmissions

Radar
Microwave

Satellite television

Mobile (cell) phones

Microwave ovens
Infrared

Television remote controllers

Thermal imaging
Visible light

Vision

Photography
Ultraviolet

Detecting fake banknotes
X-rays

Medical scanning

Security scanners
Gamma rays

Detection of cancer

Treatment of cancer

Typical uses of the different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum

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