The burglar alarm sensors detect the heat (Infrared) of an intruder's body.
P1 Microwaves and Infrared
Specification reference
Learning outcomes
To know the properties of microwaves and infrared.
Higher only:
To know how microwaves and infrared transfer energy to materials.
To know the uses of microwaves and infrared.
Keywords
Microwaves - infrared - heat - conduction - convection.