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G10 2Q > Science W2B - Practical Applications of Different Regions of EM Waves > Flashcards

Science W2B - Practical Applications of Different Regions of EM Waves Flashcards

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radar: object detection, weather forecasting, military surveillance, and air traffic control

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radio

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automatic doors

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radio

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Wi-Fi

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radio

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Bluetooth

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radio

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GPS (global positioning system)

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radio

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RFID (radio frequency identification)

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radio

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MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)

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radio

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to reduce cellulite on the body, wrinkles and fine lines on the face, and for tightening sagging or loose skin

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radio

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physical distribution management/food safety

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radio

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regional wireless broadband system (WiMax)

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radio

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next generation home information appliances or home network

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radio

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mobile phone

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radio

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ITS

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radio

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robots

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radio

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electric money and fee collection

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radio

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multimedia on maritime radio communication

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radio

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public safety and reliability

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radio

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used for long distance telephone calls before the introduction of optical fibers

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microwave

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used to send signals for cable television, as well as video or audio feeds from production vans to broadcast stations

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microwave

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remote sensing for disaster management and mapping

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microwave

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21
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microwave oven

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microwave

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used in industrial processes for drying and curing products

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microwave

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used to shrink or destroy tumor

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microwave

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used to assess and monitor progress of treatment of breast cancer via tomography (mammogram)

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microwave

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remote controls of television sets

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infrared

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burglar alarm systems

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infrared

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night vision cameras and goggles

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infrared

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certain types of thermometer

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infrared

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Physiotherapists use heat lamps to heal sports injuries.

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infrared

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used for diagnosis and prognosis in oncology, rheumatology, sports medicine, and orthopedics

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infrared

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used to monitor progress in therapy and rehabilitation

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infrared

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helps us see objects

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visible light

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traffic lights

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visible light

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commercial displays

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visible light

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car headlights

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visible light

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car taillights

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visible light

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television display

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visible light

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liquid crystal display (LCD)

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visible light

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touchpad devices

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visible light

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used by plants for photosynthesis

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visible light

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laser (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation)

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visible light

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used to detect forged bank notes

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ultraviolet

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used to prevent counterfeiters

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ultraviolet

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watermarks in sensitive documents, like credit cards and passports

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ultraviolet

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visa stamps

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ultraviolet

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used during forensic investigations at crime scenes to search for traces of blood and other bodily fluids, fingerprints, and footprints

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ultraviolet

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used to sterilize medical equipment

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ultraviolet

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used to purify water

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ultraviolet

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used in pest control devices

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ultraviolet

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used in fly traps

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ultraviolet

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produces glow-in-the-dark effect

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ultraviolet

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stimulates the production/formation of vitamin D

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ultraviolet

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used in fluorescent lamps

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ultraviolet

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detects abnormalities in the skeletal system like fractures and tumors

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x-ray

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used in dental imaging

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x-ray

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CAT or CT scan (computer axial tomography)

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x-ray

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used in airport security checks to scan passenger luggage

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x-ray

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used to study the arrangement of atoms in a crystal in a process called diffraction

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x-ray

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used in industries to detect cracks in metals

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gamma

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used to sterilize equipment and commercial products

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gamma

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noncontact industrial sensors

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gamma

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food irradiation

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gamma

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used in agriculture to help breed new seed varieties and with higher yields

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gamma

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used to eradicate pests such as fruit flies

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gamma

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used to destroy cancer cells (radiotherapy)

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gamma

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used in _____ knife surgery and stereotactic radiotherapy

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gamma

67
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used in nuclear medicine scan

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gamma

G10 2Q (22 decks)

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