6. Give a use for each of the waves listed in Q2 above.
Ultraviolet light - Hospitals use ultraviolet light to decontaminate surgical equipment in the air.
Ultra violet light can also be used to detect forged documents.
X-rays - X rays are commonly known to be used for examining broken bones. These are also used in airports to see what is inside the passengers luggage and to make sure that they are not carrying anything illegal.
Radio and television waves - Radio waves are frequently used for communication for an example Tv and Fm radio.
Gamma rays - Gamma rays are known to treat cancers. This process is known as chemotherapy. These rays can also sterilise food.
Infra-red radiation - Infra red radiation is generally used for night vision and security cameras. This is as the infra red radiation can be visible during daytime as well as nighttime.
Visible light - We use visible light to see things and humans have evolved so they can sense the environment using visible light.
Microwaves - Microwaves are commonly used to heat and cook food. These waves are also used in mobile phones to transmit a signal.
Ultra violet light can also be used to detect forged documents.
X-rays - X rays are commonly known to be used for examining broken bones. These are also used in airports to see what is inside the passengers luggage and to make sure that they are not carrying anything illegal.
Radio and television waves - Radio waves are frequently used for communication for an example Tv and Fm radio.
Gamma rays - Gamma rays are known to treat cancers. This process is known as chemotherapy. These rays can also sterilise food.
Infra-red radiation - Infra red radiation is generally used for night vision and security cameras. This is as the infra red radiation can be visible during daytime as well as nighttime.
Visible light - We use visible light to see things and humans have evolved so they can sense the environment using visible light.
Microwaves - Microwaves are commonly used to heat and cook food. These waves are also used in mobile phones to transmit a signal.