State two characteristics of an EM wave.

Important Questions on Electromagnetic Waves and Communication System

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Why are microwaves used in radar?

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Physics>Chapter 13 - Electromagnetic Waves and Communication System>Exercises>Q 2

What are EM waves ?

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Physics>Chapter 13 - Electromagnetic Waves and Communication System>Exercises>Q 2

How are EM waves produced?

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Physics>Chapter 13 - Electromagnetic Waves and Communication System>Exercises>Q 2

Can we produce a pure electric or magnetic wave in space? Why?

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Physics>Chapter 13 - Electromagnetic Waves and Communication System>Exercises>Q 2

Does an ordinary electric lamp emit EM waves?

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Physics>Chapter 13 - Electromagnetic Waves and Communication System>Exercises>Q 2

Why light waves travel in vacuum whereas sound wave cannot?

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Physics>Chapter 13 - Electromagnetic Waves and Communication System>Exercises>Q 2

What are ultraviolet rays? Give two uses.

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Physics>Chapter 13 - Electromagnetic Waves and Communication System>Exercises>Q 2

What are radio waves? Give its two uses.