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Infra Red

Infra red waves have a wavelength just longer than that of visible light. They are used in remote controls for TVs and video recorders.

Radiant heat is made of infra red waves. We use this in toasters, grills and electric heaters.

HAZARD!
We can feel infra red radiation as heat.


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