Name one manufactured device or natural phenomenon that emits electromagnetic radiation in each of the following wavelengths: radio, microwave, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma ray.

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Christine

9 January, 08:27

Name one manufactured device or natural phenomenon that emits electromagnetic radiation in each of the following wavelengths: radio, microwave, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma ray.

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Colby Stephens · Answer 1

Radio - Radio station transmits radio wavelength which is received by the

Radio.

Microwaves - Microwave Oven to heat up foods.

IR (infrared) - TV remote Control, to transmit IR light to a sensor in the TV so it can do some functions like increasing the volume, changing the channel etc.

Visible light - Sunlight or Light Bulbs

Ultraviolet - UV Lamps for sun tan, for detecting forged money

X-rays - Chest X-ray machines, Backscatter Xray (body scanner in airport security)

Gamma rays - Gamma rays Medical Equipment which are used to kill cancer cells, to sterilize medical equipment