Non-visible parts of the electromagnetic spectrumUses of electromagnetic radiation

Electromagnetic waves form a spectrum of different wavelengths. This spectrum includes visible light, X-rays and radio waves. Electromagnetic radiation can be useful as well as hazardous.

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Uses of electromagnetic radiation

Different uses for electromagnetic radiation include radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-rays and gamma rays.

For more information about frequency and wavelength see Electromagnetic Spectrum.

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