Electromagnetic Spectrum

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Electromagnetic Spectrum: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as radio waves, microwaves, ultraviolet rays, x-rays, and gamma rays.

Important Questions on Electromagnetic Spectrum

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The wavelength,   K α of X-rays produced by an X-ray tube is 0.76 Å. The atomic number of the anode material of the tube is___________

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The wavelength,   K α of X-rays produced by an X-ray tube is 0.76 Å. The atomic number of the anode material of the tube is___________

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In an X-ray tube, electrons accelerated through a potential difference of 15,000 volts strike a copper target. The speed of the emitted X-rays inside the tube is m s-1

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How gamma rays are used to treat cancer

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Electromagnetic radiation produce from nuclear reactions are known as

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In which food preservation method gamma rays are used

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Which one of the following options shows the correct frequency for radio waves?

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Determine the wavelength of an infrared wave with a frequency of 5000 GHz in μm.

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The frequency of infrared spectrum is greater than visible spectrum.

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_____ radiations are used to detect diseases in crops.

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An electromagnetic wave has a frequency of 500 MHz and a wavelength of 60 cm. Calculate velocity (in m/s )

(Just mention the numerical value, which is a multiple of 108)

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A wave has a wavelength of 0.01 . Calculate its frequency (in terms of Hz). (Given speed of light is: 3×108 m/s)

(Just mention the numerical value, which is a multiple of 1020)

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The reduction in the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) completely prevents the ozone layer depletion.

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How many oxygen atoms are there in every molecule of ozone?

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Which one of the following cause ozone layer depletion?

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Ozone layer in the atmosphere plays a protective role by absorbing Ultraviolet radiations.

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What is ozone? How is it formed? And where is it in the atmosphere?

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Infrared waves are also known as heat waves.