Uses of electromagnetic radiation (5.12) | Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) Physics (Modular) — 4XPH1 | KnowledgeSet

Uses of electromagnetic radiation

Physics · IGCSE · Edexcel · Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) Physics (Modular) — 4XPH1 · Specification point · 5.12 · Waves · The electromagnetic spectrum

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$5.12 explain some of the uses of electromagnetic radiations, including: • radio waves: broadcasting and communications • microwaves: cooking and satellite transmissions • infrared: heaters and night vision equipment • visible light: optical fibres and photography • ultraviolet: fluorescent lamps • x-rays: observing the internal structure of objects and materials, including for medical applications • gamma rays: sterilising food and medical equipment$

Learners should:

5.12 explain some of the uses of electromagnetic radiations, including: • radio waves: broadcasting and communications • microwaves: cooking and satellite transmissions • infrared: heaters and night vision equipment • visible light: optical fibres and photography • ultraviolet: fluorescent lamps • x-rays: observing the internal structure of objects and materials, including for medical applications • gamma rays: sterilising food and medical equipment