Which is the most common use for infrared waves?

to determine relative distance

to provide heat

to carry cell phone conversations

to transmit signals

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Physics

Dane Padilla

21 April, 22:25

Which is the most common use for infrared waves?

to determine relative distance

to provide heat

to carry cell phone conversations

to transmit signals

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London Lawson · Answer 1

Answer : To provide heat.

Explanation:

Infrared waves are the waves having wavelength 700 nm to 1 mm.

The most common use of infrared waves is "to provide heat" i. e. in heat-sensitive thermal imaging cameras. It is a invisible wave. It can only sensed by a sensation of warmth.

For example:

When an object is hot, It will emit energy in the form of infrared waves.

So, correct option is (b)

Which is the most common use for infrared waves?to determine relative distanceto provide heatto carry cell phone conversationsto transmit signals

Which is the most common use for infrared waves?

to determine relative distance

to provide heat

to carry cell phone conversations

to transmit signals