Explanation:

The electromagnetic waves (EM waves) are transverse in nature, not longitudinal. Applications for the Electromagnetic waves: • Electromagnetic waves get to accomplish the transmission of energy via a vacuum or using no medium. • As EM waves transmit energy, it plays an essential role in our day to day lives, including communication technology. • They are even used to transmit short/long-wavelength radio waves. • They are also used to transmit TV or wireless signals and energies. • EM waves are responsible for the transmission of energy in the forms of microwaves, visible light, ultraviolet light, infrared radiation, gamma rays, and also of X-rays. • Electromagnetic radiation is the basis for working of radar, which in turn is used for directing and remote sensing the understanding of our planet Earth. • UV rays are germicidal in nature, and they destroy bacteria, viruses, and molds from various surfaces, air/water. • Ultraviolet rays are even used to detect the forged banknotes. Real banknotes do not turn fluorescent under the Ultraviolet light. • UV rays have even sanitary and therapeutic properties. www.gradeup.co 11 • X-rays detect the bone breaks by passing it through the flesh and capturing the image of it. • Gamma rays can cause and also helps in the treatment of cancers. High doses of gamma rays kill the normal cells, which can cause cancer while, when taken in the proper amount, can kill mutated cells.