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RADIOWAVES GROUP ONE  RADIO WAVES ARE A TYPE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE, WHICH WHAT MEANS THEY ARE MADE UP OF ARE ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS MOVING THROUGH SPACE. UNLIKE RADIO SOUND WAVES THAT NEED AIR OR WATER TO TRAVEL, RADIO WAVES WAVES? CAN MOVE...

RADIOWAVES GROUP ONE  RADIO WAVES ARE A TYPE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE, WHICH WHAT MEANS THEY ARE MADE UP OF ARE ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS MOVING THROUGH SPACE. UNLIKE RADIO SOUND WAVES THAT NEED AIR OR WATER TO TRAVEL, RADIO WAVES WAVES? CAN MOVE THROUGH EMPTY SPACE (A VACUUM). THEY BELONG TO THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM, A RANGE OF WAVES THAT INCLUDES MICROWAVES, INFRARED, VISIBLE LIGHT, ULTRAVIOLET, X-RAYS, AND GAMMA RAYS. RADIO WAVES ARE CREATED HOW WHEN ELECTRIC CHARGES (ELECTRONS) MOVE BACK THEY AND FORTH IN ANTENNAS. THIS MOVEMENT PRODUCES ARE WAVES THAT SPREAD OUTWARD. PRODUCED INVISIBLE TO HUMANS We can’t see or hear radio waves, but they’re everywhere, powering technologies like radio, TV, and cell phones. SPEED All electromagnetic waves, including radio waves, travel at the speed of light (around 300,000 kilometers per second). CHARACTERISTICS OF RADIO WAVES  RADIO WAVES CHARACTERISTICS OF RADIO WAVES LONG WAVELENGTHS Radio waves have the longest wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum, ranging from 1 millimeter to over 100 kilometers. The longer the wavelength, the lower the frequency.  RADIO WAVES CHARACTERISTICS OF RADIO WAVES LOW FREQUENCY Radio waves have the lowest frequencies among electromagnetic waves, from about 3 kHz to 300 GHz. Lower frequencies mean the waves vibrate slowly compared to other types like X-rays.  RADIO WAVES CHARACTERISTICS OF RADIO WAVES ABILITY TO PASS THROUGH MATERIALS Radio waves can move through the atmosphere, walls, and buildings, which makes them useful for communication. However, some materials like metal can block them.  RADIO WAVES CHARACTERISTICS OF RADIO WAVES NON-IONIZING RADIATION Unlike X-rays or gamma rays, radio waves do not have enough energy to remove electrons from atoms (ionize), making them generally safer for humans. USES OF RADIO WAVES  Radio waves are used USES OF to send signals over RADIO long distances. Radio WAVES and TV broadcasting, as well as cell phone Communication networks, rely on them to transmit sound, images, and data. USES OF Radar technology RADIO uses radio waves to WAVES detect objects like airplanes and ships. Radar Systems Weather radars also use them to detect clouds and rain.  Global Positioning USES OF System (GPS) satellites RADIO WAVES use radio waves to provide information about our location on Navigation Earth, allowing us to navigate easily with apps like Google Maps.  USES OF Radar technology RADIO uses radio waves to WAVES detect objects like airplanes and ships. Medical Applications Weather radars also use them to detect clouds and rain.  Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USES OF other wireless RADIO WAVES systems use radio waves to send and receive data between Wireless Technology devices like phones, laptops, and smart appliances.  Radio stations broadcast music, news, and talk shows using AM and FM radio waves, which can Non-ionizing and Safe: Because radio waves are non-ionizing, they do not pose the same health risks as X-rays or ultraviolet light. This makes them safer to use in everyday applications. TV stations use radio waves to send video and audio signals to our BENEFITS televisions, allowing us to Global Communication: Radio waves allow OF us to communicate over long distances, whether through radio stations, TV broadcasts, or phone calls. RADIO Non-invasive Medical Technology: MRI scans can take detailed pictures WAVES of the inside of the body without using harmful radiation, providing a safer alternative for diagnosing health conditions. Wireless Convenience: Radio waves power wireless networks like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, making it possible for us to connect devices and access the internet without needing cables. HARMFUL EFFECTS OF RADIOWAVES THERMAL EFFECTS: HIGH LEVELS OF EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES CAN CAUSE TISSUES IN THE BODY TO HEAT UP. FOR EXAMPLE, MICROWAVES (A TYPE OF RADIO WAVE) HEAT FOOD BY MAKING WATER MOLECULES VIBRATE. INTERFERENCE: POWERFUL RADIO WAVES CAN INTERFERE WITH ELECTRONIC DEVICES, DISRUPTING SIGNALS FROM OTHER COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS. THIS IS WHY PHONES NEED TO BE TURNED OFF DURING AIRPLANE TAKEOFF AND LANDING. HARMFUL EFFECTS OF RADIOWAVES POTENTIAL HEALTH CONCERNS: WHILE RESEARCH IS ONGOING, SOME STUDIES SUGGEST THAT LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO STRONG RADIO FREQUENCIES, LIKE THOSE FROM CELL PHONES, MIGHT HAVE HEALTH EFFECTS. HOWEVER, NO CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE HAS BEEN FOUND SO FAR. ELECTROMAGNETIC SENSITIVITY: SOME PEOPLE REPORT SYMPTOMS LIKE HEADACHES OR FATIGUE WHEN EXPOSED TO ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES, THOUGH THIS CONDITION (CALLED ELECTROMAGNETIC HYPERSENSITIVITY) IS NOT SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN.  Radio stations broadcast music, news, and talk AM/FM shows using AM and FM radio waves, which can RADIO be received by radios at home or in cars. TV stations use radio waves to send video EXAMPLES TELEVISION and audio signals to our televisions, BROADCAST allowing us to watch live programs and OF ING shows. RADIO Wi-Fi Wi-Fi uses radio waves to connect devices WAVES like laptops, smartphones, and tablets to the NETWORKS internet without needing physical wires. DAILY Cell phones use radio waves to send and LIFE CELL PHONES receive data, allowing us to make calls, send messages, and browse the internet from almost anywhere Some remote controls, such as those for REMOTE drones and garage doors, use radio frequencies CONTROLS to send signals over short distances. Summary: RADIO WAVES ARE A KEY PART OF MODERN LIFE, ALLOWING US TO COMMUNICATE OVER LONG DISTANCES, NAVIGATE THE WORLD, AND EVEN LOOK INSIDE THE HUMAN BODY WITH MEDICAL IMAGING. THEY ARE GENERALLY SAFE, BUT IT’S IMPORTANT TO USE THEM RESPONSIBLY TO AVOID INTERFERENCE OR OVEREXPOSURE TO HIGH-POWER WAVES. LOOKING AHEAD: As technology continues to evolve, we may discover new uses for radio waves and learn more about their long-term effects on health and the environment.