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For short-range (within a room) point-to-point data communication, IR is easily interrupted - think of IR as light, and imagine all the ways a light beam can be messed with.
For long-range (we had a 1-km link once), heavy fog/rain will attenuate the IR so much that communication slows/stops.
IR has mostly been superseded by Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and other R.F. wireless technologies, for range, reliability and speed.
Check out the IRDA for more info.
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How are infrared waves and infrared radiation related?
infrared waves and infrared radiation both are same
How does the human brain perceive infrared sound wave reflections from stationary metal objects?
The term "infrared" refers to electromagnetic waves, not to sound waves.
Are infrared waves are an example for longitudinal wave?
No, infrared is a type of electromagnetic waves, and those are transverse waves.
Are infrared waves longitudinal?
No. Infrared is a type of electromagnetic waves, and therefore, a transverse wave.
Are infrared waves sound waves?
No; sound is a mechanical wave, infrared is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
How are infrared waves and infrared radiation related?
infrared waves and infrared radiation both are same
How does the human brain perceive infrared sound wave reflections from stationary metal objects?
The term "infrared" refers to electromagnetic waves, not to sound waves.
What waves are used in an Iris scanner?
Infrared waves. Infrared waves are also used in retina scans.
Are infrared waves are an example for longitudinal wave?
No, infrared is a type of electromagnetic waves, and those are transverse waves.
Are infrared waves longitudinal?
No. Infrared is a type of electromagnetic waves, and therefore, a transverse wave.
Which waves are transmitted by a television remote control device?
They most use infa red but they use wireless for the more recent technology.
Are infrared waves sound waves?
No; sound is a mechanical wave, infrared is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Higher frequencies ultraviolet waves or infrared waves?
Ultraviolet is higher frequency, then visible light, then infrared.
Does UV rays have longer wavelength than infrared?
UV waves are shorter than infrared waves.
Difference between infrared waves and red light waves?
Infrared waves have longer wavelengths compared to red light waves. The wavelengths of infrared waves are too long for the naked eye to see, while red light waves can be seen as part of visible light.
What is infrared absorption?
This phenomenon is the absorption of infrared waves in a material.
Example of how infrared waves and visible light are important in your life?
Infrared waves warm you providing heat and visible waves enable you to see.
