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What type of waves are primarily used for communication with artificial satellites?

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Electromagnetic spectrum

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What type of waves are primarily used for communication with artificial satellites?.

  1. A.Radio waves
  2. B.Microwaves
  3. C.Infrared waves
  4. D.Sound waves

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Satellite Communication

Artificial satellites use microwaves for communication, including low orbit and geostationary satellites.

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    State the type of waves used for communication with artificial satellites.

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