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Identify the following electromagnetic radiations as per the wavelength given below.

(a) 10 −12 m

(b) 10 −8 m

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Important Questions on Electromagnetic Waves

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Frequencies of various radiations are given as

fV Visible light

fR Radio waves

fUV Ultra violet waves

Then which of following is true?

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Consider the following
(i) Submarine communications
(ii) A.M. radio
(iii) Shortwave ratio
(iv) Radar

Arrange the above in increasing frequency of the waves associated with them

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The wavelength of an X-ray beam is 10 . The mass of a fictitious particle having the same energy as that of the X-ray photons is x3 h kg. The value of x is ___ . (h=Planck's constant)
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Which mode of propagation is used by short wave broadcast services ?
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An electromagnetic radiation is used for photography in fog.
(i) Identify the radiation.
(ii) Why is this radiation mentioned by you, ideal for this purpose?                                                       
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Name the electromagnetic radiations used for (a) water purification, and (b) eye surgery.
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The speed of X-rays is the same as that of visible light. Hence its wavelength is
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The order of wavelength of visible rays is
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A carrot looks orange in colour because of the β carotene molecule in it. This means that the β carotene molecule absorbs light of wavelengths,
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Among the following, which is not true for ultraviolet light?
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Name the electromagnetic radiations used for eye surgery.
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Which colour of the light has the longest wavelength?
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Why are infra-red waves often called heat waves ? Explain.
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Which of the following wavelengths falls in X-ray region?
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Identify the part of the electromagnetic spectrum used in i radar and ii eye surgery. Write their frequency range.
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State any one use of infrared radiations.

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Write the following radiations in the ascending order of their frequencies :

Microwaves, Ultraviolet rays, X-rays and infrared rays.

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The E.M. wave with shortest wavelength among the following is
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The waves used by artificial satellites for communication purposes are
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The energy of the em waves is of the order of 15 keV. To which part of the spectrum does it belong?