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Grade 12th pass10 grade science

Why are microwaves used in radar?

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4 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Yash Patari
4 Years ago
Microwaves are electromagnetic waves of frequency range 1 GHz to 300 GHz. Since they are microwaves of smaller wavelengths, they can be transmitted as a beam signal in a particular direction. Also, microwaves do not bend around corners of any obstacle coming in their path. Hence, microwaves are used in radars.