Question

Name the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum which is
(a) suitable for radar systems used in aircraft navigation
(b) used to treat muscular strain
(c) used as a diagnostic tool in medicine
Write in brief, how these waves can be produced

Answer 1

a. Microwaves are suitable for radar systems that are used in aircraft navigation.
These rays are produced by special vacuum tubes, namely Klystrons, magnetrons and Gunn diodes.
b. Infrared waves are used to treat muscular strain.
These rays are produced by hot bodies and molecules.
c. X rays are used as a diagnostic tool in medicine.
These rays are produced when high energy electrons are stopped suddenly on a metal of high atomic number.