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Question
Name the electromagnetic waves which (i) maintain the Earth’s warmth and (ii) are used in aircraft navigation.
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Solution
(i) Infrared rays maintain the earth’s warmth.
(ii) Microwaves are used in aircraft navigation due to their short wavelength.
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