Embibe Experts Solutions for Chapter: Electromagnetic Waves, Exercise 1: Exercise
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What is the nature of electromagnetic wave? Explain the Hertz's experiment related to electromagnetic wave.

Write four main characteristics of electromagnetic waves.

Optical and radio telescopes are built on the ground, but X-ray astronomy is possible only from satellites orbiting the earth. Why?

The small ozone layer on top of the stratosphere is crucial for human survival. Why?

Some scientists have already predicted that a global nuclear war on the earth would be followed by a severe ‘nuclear winter’ with a bad effect on life on earth. What might be the basis of this prediction?

Describe various components of electromagnetic spectrum and explain their characteristics.

Electromagnetic spectrum is commonly classified as gamma rays, X-rays, UV-rays, visible light, IR-rays, etc. Mention very briefly two special features of any three of these, with respect to their production (source) and properties.

Describe very briefly any four regions of electromagnetic spectrum, mentioning their special properties/features.
