Embibe Experts Solutions for Chapter: Electromagnetic Waves, Exercise 1: Exercise

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Attempt the practice questions on Chapter 11: Electromagnetic Waves, Exercise 1: Exercise with hints and solutions to strengthen your understanding. Physics Crash Course (Based on Revised Syllabus-2023) solutions are prepared by Experienced Embibe Experts.

Questions from Embibe Experts Solutions for Chapter: Electromagnetic Waves, Exercise 1: Exercise with Hints & Solutions

HARD
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What is the nature of electromagnetic wave? Explain the Hertz's experiment related to electromagnetic wave.

HARD
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Write four main characteristics of electromagnetic waves.

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

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

EASY
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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?

HARD
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Describe various components of electromagnetic spectrum and explain their characteristics.

MEDIUM
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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.

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