Uses and Applications of Electromagnetic Waves

• What are electromagnetic waves used for?

  They have many practical applications
• What are some applications of radio waves?

  • Television
  • Radio communication
  • Radar systems
• What are some applications of microwaves?

  • Satellite communications
  • Cooking food
• What are some applications of infrared waves?

  • Electrical heaters
  • Cooking food
  • Infrared cameras
• What are some applications of visible light?

  • Fiber optic communications
• What are some applications of ultraviolet waves?

  • Energy-efficient lamps
  • Sun tanning
• What are some applications of X-rays?

  • Medical imaging
  • Treatment methods
• What are some applications of gamma rays?

  • Medical imaging
  • Cancer treatment
• How do the applications of different electromagnetic waves vary?

  Each type serves unique practical purposes