Question

Identify the electromagnetic waves whose wavelengths vary as
(a) ${10}^{-12}m<\lambda <{10}^{-8}m$
(b) ${10}^{-3}m<\lambda <{10}^{-1}m$
Write one use for each.

Answer 1

(a) X -rays $\to$ They are used to detect fractures in the human body.
(b) Microwaves $\to$ They are used for aircraft navigation in RADAR systems.