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The following table gives the wavelength range of some constituents of the electromagnetic spectrum. Select the wavelength range and name the electromagnetic waves that are
(i) Widely used in the remote switches of household electronic devices.
(ii) Produced in nuclear reactions.

S. No. Wavelength
1 1 mm to 700 nm
2 400 nm to 1000 nm
3 1 mm to 10-3 nm
4 <10-3 nm

 

Important Questions on Electromagnetic Waves

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Give the frequency range and source of production of X-rays. Also write two uses of X-rays.

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How are amplitudes of electric and magnetic fields related in E.M. waves? Name the electromagnetic radiation used for viewing object through fog. What is their wavelength range?
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A plane electromagnetic wave travelling along the x-direction has a wavelength of 3 mm. The variation in the electric field occurs in the Y-direction with an amplitude 66 V m-1. Write the equations of electric and magnetic fields as a function of x and t respectively.
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Calculate the speed of electromagnetic wave in a medium of dielectric constant 2.25 and relative permeability 4 .
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(a) Write the order of frequency range and one use of each of the following electromagnetic wave.
(i) Microwave
(ii) UV rays
(iii) γ-rays
(b) Find wavelength of electromagnetic wave of frequency 5×1019 Hz in free space. Give two applications of this wave.
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Write the name of different parts of atmosphere. Discuss the uses of electromagnetic waves.
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(a) Which of the following, if any, can act as a source of electromagnetic waves? Explain each one.
(i) A charge moving with constant velocity
(ii) An electron moving in orbit in H-atom
(iii) A charge at rest.
(b) Show that displacement current is equal to conduction current when a capacitor is charged.