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History of radar

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Some tools use waves to see.

CH Radar Mast - Stenigot - geograph.org.uk - 150615.jpg
CH Radar Mast - Stenigot - geograph.org.uk - 150615.jpg
These waves bounce off metal. They help us find ships in fog. They even help us see the weather. This helps keep us safe.
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Freya-radar-lz.jpg
Can you see far away with waves?

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Original cavity magnetron, 1940 (9663811280).jpg
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