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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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