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1. Electromagnetic Waves
Electromagnetic waves are waves which can travel through the vacuum of outer space. Often,
they are called electromagnetic radiation, light, or photons. Light waves are examples of
electromagnetic waves.
Electromagnetic waves are created by the vibration of an electric charge. This vibration creates
a wave which has both an electric and a magnetic component. An electromagnetic wave
transports its energy through a vacuum at a speed of 3.00 x 108 m/s. The propagation of an
electromagnetic wave through a material medium occurs at a net speed which is less than 3.00
x 108 m/s. The actual speed of an electromagnetic wave through a material medium is
dependent upon the optical density of that medium.
2. Applications/Technologies involving Electromagnetic Waves
Radio Waves
- Used for communications (FM radio, TV, mobile phones)
- Also used for radar. It is important in military operations and can also be used to detect the
speeds of objects such as automobiles, as well as to track storms.
Microwaves
- Used to heat and cook our food
- Used for satellite signals
- They are just radio signals of a very short wavelength. Microwave signals in general are very
clear and very strong, but do not extend over a great geographical area.
Infrared
- Remote controls, toasters
- It is used for night vision and security cameras as infrared radiation is visible in daytime or
night-time

- A type of wave that transmits a lot of heat. When you put your hand near to, but not touching,
something and it feels warm, it's because of infrared waves coming out of it. All hot objects
produce infrared.
Ultraviolet

- Sun produces a lot of ultraviolet which can damage your skin.


- It can sterilize and disinfect medical instruments, killing bacteria and viruses.
- Lights up fluorescent materials
- It can be used to check if money is real or counterfeit by hiding things in it that light up under
UV.
X-rays

- It detect bone breaks. X-rays are electromagnetic waves that can be used in x-ray machines
to see inside your body and diagnose various diseases.
Gamma Rays

- It cause and treat cancers


- It can be used to kill mutated cells

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