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Identify the part of the electromagnetic spectrum which is suitable for radar system used in aircraft navigation.
Name the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum which is suitable for radar systems used in aircraft navigation.
Write in brief, how these waves can be produced.
Name the em waves which are suitable for radar systems used in aircraft navigation
Name an electromagnetic wave which is used in the radar system used in aircraft navigation
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Solution
Microwaves or Radio waves are suitable for the radar system in aircraft navigation.
These rays are produced by special vacuum tubes, namely Klystrons, magnetrons and Gunn diodes.
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