Question
What are examples of devices that use electromagnetic waves? Check all that apply.
FM radios
microwaves
TV remote controls
alarm clocks
X-rays
FM radios
microwaves
TV remote controls
alarm clocks
X-rays
Answers
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All of the devices you mentioned use electromagnetic waves in some form. Here’s a breakdown:
- **FM radios**: Use radio waves to transmit audio signals.
- **Microwaves**: Use microwave radiation to heat food.
- **TV remote controls**: Typically use infrared waves to send signals to the TV.
- **Alarm clocks**: Many alarm clocks use radio waves for features like receiving time signals, especially those synchronized with atomic clocks.
- **X-rays**: Use X-ray radiation for medical imaging.
So, all of the devices listed—FM radios, microwaves, TV remote controls, alarm clocks, and X-rays—are examples of devices that use electromagnetic waves.
- **FM radios**: Use radio waves to transmit audio signals.
- **Microwaves**: Use microwave radiation to heat food.
- **TV remote controls**: Typically use infrared waves to send signals to the TV.
- **Alarm clocks**: Many alarm clocks use radio waves for features like receiving time signals, especially those synchronized with atomic clocks.
- **X-rays**: Use X-ray radiation for medical imaging.
So, all of the devices listed—FM radios, microwaves, TV remote controls, alarm clocks, and X-rays—are examples of devices that use electromagnetic waves.