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Question 8

Which row in the table correctly matches the electromagnetic wave, its typical wavelength, and a primary application?

Electromagnetic waveTypical wavelength / m\text{m}mApplication
ARadio waves1.5 × 103Satellite television transmissions
BInfrared9.5 × 10-6Thermal imaging
CUltraviolet2.5 × 10-7High-speed optical fibre telecommunications
DX-rays1.2 × 10-8Medical imaging of bone fractures
A

Row A

B

Row B

C

Row C

D

Row D

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The electromagnetic spectrum Questions

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