- X-rays are used for penetration and imaging (e.g., security scanning, medical imaging). - Gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic radiation used in medical treatments (radiotherapy) and sterilization. - Radio waves are primarily used for communication and broadcasting. - Visible light is the basis of human vision.
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. X-rays – Used to scan bags in airports 2. Gamma rays – Used in radiotherapy for treatment of cancer and Tumor 3. Radio waves – Used in Night vision cameras 4. Visible Waves – We can see around the world
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2021 · Topic: Wave Motion (Electromagnetic Waves: Properties, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Energy and Momentum)
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