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applications of electromagnetic radiation ?
1)Microwaves can be used to study the Universe , communicate with satellites in Earth orbit, and cook popcorn etc.
2)In public health care, radiation can be used to examine and treat patients. Examinations are X-ray or isotope examinations. In examinations or procedures that use radiation, care is taken to ensure that radiation exposure to the patient is kept to a minimum. In treating cancer, large doses of radiation are used to destroy diseased tissue.
3)In industry radiation is used in several ways. For example in quality control of materials, measuring the level of containers, or monitoring the thickness or consistency of paper. Radiation is also used in non-destructive testing.
4)Practical applications for non-ionising radiation are, among others, lasers, microwave ovens, solariums, mobile telephones, MRI devices in the medical field, and industrial heaters.


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