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Identify the electromagnetic waves whose wavelengths vary as
(a)`10^(-12) m lt lambda lt 10^(-8)m` and (b)` 10^(-3) m lt lambda lt 10^(-1)` m
Write one use for each.

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(a) X-rays-used in medical imaging
(b) Microwaves-used in radar
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