Applications of EM Waves
- Electromagnetic waves have a variety of uses and applications
- The main ones are summarised in the table below:
Applications of EM Waves Table
Exam Tip
Make sure to remember atleast 1-2 applications for all waves in the EM spectrum.
Suitability of Different EM Waves
- Different EM waves are suited to specific purposes for specific reasons
- The suitability of an EM wave is often related to various properties such as its:
- Penetrating ability
- Energy
- Frequency
- The reasons for the suitability of different EM waves are summarised in the diagram below:
Uses and dangers of the electromagnetic spectrum
