Electromagnetic waves practical applications and properties

In summary, the applications listed use various frequencies, including both low and high-frequency microwaves. Some use a combination of infrared and high-frequency microwaves. The radiation emitted by wireless Internet devices has the shortest wavelength compared to the other technologies. All of these technologies emit waves with a wavelength in the range of 0.01 to 10.0 kilometers. The units for each number in the list are megahertz (MHz) for garage door openers, standard cordless phones, and baby monitors, megahertz to gigahertz (GHz) for FM radio stations, gigahertz (GHz) for cell phones, megahertz to gigahertz (GHz) for Global Positioning System, gigahertz
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Applications:
garage door openers: 40.0 ,
standard cordless phones: 40.0 to 50.0 ,
baby monitors: 49.0 ,
FM radio stations: 88.0 to 108 ,
cell phones: 800 to 900 ,
Global Positioning System: 1227 to 1575 ,
microwave ovens: 2450 ,
wireless Internet technology: 2.4 to 2.6 .

Which of the following statements correctly describe the various applications listed above?
Check all that apply.

1.All these technologies use radio waves, including low-frequency microwaves.
2.All these technologies use radio waves, including high-frequency microwaves.
3.All these technologies use a combination of infrared waves and high-frequency microwaves.
4.Microwave ovens emit in the same frequency band as some wireless Internet devices.
5.The radiation emitted by wireless Internet devices has the shortest wavelength of all the technologies listed above.
6.All these technologies emit waves with a wavelength in the range 0.10 to 10.0m .
7.All the technologies emit waves with a wavelength in the range 0.01 to 10.0km .

My attempt at a solution was choosing 1,4,5 and 7.
This combination is wrong.
I am very sure about one because we do use short frequency microwaves and I am also sure about 7. The rest I found sources online confirming what I believe.

Help would be appreciaited.
 
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Go through each of them one at a time and see if there are any exceptions.
Compare with your notes for the electromagnetic spectrum - eg. write down the frequency ranges where they are named.

What are the units for each of the numbers in the list?
The units are important - look at #7 ... as you wrote it, it says 0.01-10.0km which implies 0.01km - 10.0km.
 

1. What are some common practical applications of electromagnetic waves?

Electromagnetic waves have a wide range of practical applications, including communication (such as radio, television, and cell phones), heating (such as microwaves), imaging (such as X-rays and MRI scans), and navigation (such as GPS).

2. How do electromagnetic waves travel?

Electromagnetic waves travel through a vacuum at the speed of light, which is approximately 300,000,000 meters per second. They are also able to travel through some materials, such as air, water, and glass.

3. What properties do electromagnetic waves have?

Electromagnetic waves have several properties, including wavelength, frequency, amplitude, and polarization. They also have the ability to reflect, refract, and diffract when interacting with different materials.

4. How are electromagnetic waves generated?

Electromagnetic waves are generated by electric charges that are accelerating or oscillating. This can occur naturally, such as in the case of lightning, or through human-made devices, such as antennas and generators.

5. Can electromagnetic waves be harmful?

While electromagnetic waves have many practical applications, they can also have harmful effects on living organisms at high levels of exposure. For example, ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can cause skin damage and increase the risk of skin cancer. However, most everyday uses of electromagnetic waves, such as using a cell phone or watching TV, do not pose a significant health risk.

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