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What is the primary purpose of metal detectors?
What is the primary purpose of metal detectors?
What happens when metal detectors' waves hit metal?
What happens when metal detectors' waves hit metal?
What is a common use of metal detectors at the beach?
What is a common use of metal detectors at the beach?
Why do metal detectors help protect people?
Why do metal detectors help protect people?
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What was the original purpose of metal detectors?
What was the original purpose of metal detectors?
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What is a benefit of modern metal detectors?
What is a benefit of modern metal detectors?
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What do special wands help guards do?
What do special wands help guards do?
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What is another way metal detectors save lives?
What is another way metal detectors save lives?
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Why do factories scan clothes for metal?
Why do factories scan clothes for metal?
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What is a common outcome of using metal detectors at the beach?
What is a common outcome of using metal detectors at the beach?
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Study Notes
Metal Detectors
- Metal detectors use magnetic waves to find metal, which change when they hit metal, causing the device to beep.
- The first metal detectors were large, expensive, and didn't work well, but people continued to improve them.
- Modern metal detectors are smaller, lighter, and cheaper, making them more accessible for use in various situations.
Uses of Metal Detectors
- At the beach, metal detectors are used to find lost items like rings and phones in the water and sand.
- In airports, courthouses, and some schools, metal detectors are used to protect people by detecting weapons and keeping guns out of these areas.
- Guards use special wands to detect metal on a person.
Additional Applications
- During wars, metal detectors help find and remove buried bombs, making areas safer for locals.
- In the clothing industry, metal detectors scan clothes for needles that may have broken off during manufacturing, preventing injuries to people trying on clothes.
Importance of Metal Detectors
- Metal detectors save lives by detecting and removing bombs and other harmful objects.
- They also contribute to making the world a safer place by protecting people in various settings.
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Test your reading skills with this passage about metal detectors and how they work. Answer questions about the text to check your understanding.
