The frequency and wavelength of EM waves can vary over a wide range of values. S

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The frequency and wavelength of EM waves can vary over a wide range of values. Scientists refer to the full range of frequencies that EM radiation can have as the electromagnetic spectrum.

Electromagnetic waves are used extensively in modern technology. Many devices are built to emit and/or receive EM waves at a very specific frequency, or within a narrow band of frequencies. Here are some examples followed by their frequencies of operation:

Which of the following statements correctly describe the various applications listed above?

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All these technologies use radio waves, including low-frequency microwaves. All these technologies use radio waves, including high-frequency microwaves. All these technologies use a combination of infrared waves and high-frequency microwaves. Microwave ovens emit in the same frequency band as some wireless Internet devices. The radiation emitted by wireless Internet devices has the shortest wavelength of all the technologies listed above. All these technologies emit waves with a wavelength in the range 0.10 to 10.0 m. All the technologies emit waves with a wavelength in the range 0.01 to 10.0 km.

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All these technologies use radio waves, including low-frequency microwaves.

Microwave ovens emit in the same frequency band as some wireless Internet devices.

All these technologies emit waves with a wavelength in the range 0.10 to 10.0 m

The radiation emitted by wireless Internet devices has the shortest wavelength of all the technologies listed above.

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