GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

GENERAL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What types of waves do cell phones use?
A
Radio waves
B
Gamma Rays
C
Microwaves
D
Ultraviolet Rays
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mobile phones communicate by transmitting radio waves through a network of fixed antennas called base stations. Radiofrequency waves are electromagnetic fields, and unlike ionizing radiation such as X-rays or gamma rays, can neither break chemical bonds nor cause ionization in the human body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cell phones use radio waves to communicate with cell towers, and these waves have wavelengths of approximately 10-1000 m, which are much too large to be ionizing. WiFi actually operates at quite precise frequencies, either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, which correspond to wavelengths of either 12 cm or 6 cm.

Detailed explanation-3: -Electromagnetic waves vary in their wavelength, frequency, and energy. The full range of electromagnetic waves makes up the electromagnetic spectrum. Microwaves are electromagnetic waves with relatively long wavelengths and low frequencies. They are used for microwave ovens, cell phones, and radar.

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