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Radio Waves are a type of electromagnetic radiation and has a much longer
wavelength than visible light.
Wavelength:1 millimeter to 100 kilometers
Frequency: 3 kilohertz to 300 giga hertz
2.Micro Waves are defined as electromagnetic radiations with wavelength
ranging from about one millimeter to one meter.
Wavelength: ranges 1 millimeter to 1 meter
Frequency: 300 MHz to 300 GHz
3.Infrared waves are type of electromagnetic radiation with longer
wavelengths than visible light but shorter wavelengths than visible light.
Wavelength: 700 nanometers to 1 millimeters
Frequency: 430 THz to 750 THz
4.Light waves are a type of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the
human eye.
Wavelength: 400 to 700 nanometers
Frequency: 430 THz to 750 THz
5.Ulraviolet or UV waves are a type of electromagnetic radiation with shorter
wavelength ang higher frequencies than visible light.
Wavelength: 10 to 400 nanometers
Frequency: 750 THz to 30 PHz
6.X-rays waves are a type of electromagnetic radiation with relatively short
wavelengths and high frequencies.
Wavelength: 0.01 to 10 nanometers
Frequency: 30 PHz to 30 EHz
7. Gamma rays are type of electromagnetic radiation with the shortest
wavelengths and highest frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum.
1. Practical application: they are used for communication purposes, including
radio broadcasting, television broadcasting, mobile phones, Wi-Fi and
satellite.
2.They are used in microwave ovens for cooking food.
3.Infrared waves are used for various applications such as thermal imaging
cameras for night vision, remote controls for electronic devices and heat
therapy for medical treatments.
4.Visible light is used in photography, cinematography ,and illumination.
5.UV light is used in sterilization processes to kill bacteria and viruses.
6.X-rays are widely used in medical imaging to visualize the internal
structures of the body.
7. Gamma rays have applications in medical imaging and cancer treatment.
EFFECTS (negative)
1. Can cause tissue heating burns.
2. Can lead to eye damage and other health issues.
3. Can cause burns, tissue damage and eye damage.
4. Can cause eye damage.
5. Can lead to sunburn, skin aging, and an increased risk of skin cancer
6. Prolonged exposure to X-rays can increase the risk of cancer and other
health issues.
7. Can cause severe damage to sells and DNA leading to radiation
sickness,cancer, and other health problems.

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