EM Waves Flashcards
1
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Properties of EM waves
A
They’re neutral
They are transverse waves
They can travel in vacuum
They travel at the same speed of 3.0×10⁸m/s
They obey the wave equation S=fWavelength
They can be reflected and refracted
2
Q
Uses of EM wave
A
Gamma» Cancer and kidney stones treatment
X-Ray»used to detect broken bones
Ultra Violet»scanning bar codes of products
Verifying bank notes
Visible lights»_space;for vision
Infra red» infra red thermometers
Microwave»_space; cooking
Radiowave»Telecommunications
