Identify the electromagnetic wave which is most often used in medicine for diagnostic imaging?

infrared

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ultraviolet

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microwave

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radio

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gamma ray

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Solution

The correct option is D infrared

During diagnosis of the body heat signatures of the organs are vital. These heat waves lie in the infrared region of the spectrum.

Therefore, infrared waves are used in diagnostic imaging.

Option A is, therefore, correct.

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