8.4.2 - Microwaves
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What are microwaves?
💡 Hint: Think about their range in frequency compared to radio waves.
Name one application of microwaves.
💡 Hint: Think about common kitchen appliances.
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What frequency range do microwaves typically occupy?
💡 Hint: Review the frequency range of electromagnetic waves.
True or False: Microwaves are effective because they can heat food unevenly.
💡 Hint: Think about how food is cooked in a microwave oven.
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A microwave oven operates at a frequency of 2.45 GHz. Calculate the wavelength of the microwaves produced.
💡 Hint: Remember to convert frequency into hertz when using \\( c = f \\times \\lambda \\).
Microwaves are used in dual-frequency radar for measuring speed. Discuss how the different speeds of microwaves would impact the accuracy of measurements.
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of wave patterns and their interaction with moving objects.
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