Electromagnetic Spectrum
Electromagnetic Spectrum: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Radio Waves, Microwaves, Wavelength Range of X-rays & Frequency Range of Gamma Rays etc.
Important Questions on Electromagnetic Spectrum
Identify the following electromagnetic radiations as per the wavelength given below.
(a) 10 −12 m
(b) 10 −8 m

Identify the following electromagnetic radiation as per the wavelengths given below.
(a)
(b)

Frequency range and one use of each of the following electromagnetic radiations is gives:
(i) Microwaves-radar
(ii) Ultra-violet rays-radiation therapy
(iii) Gamma rays-sterilisation of surgical instruments
How many pairs are correct?

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

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

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

Which of the following radiations has the least wavelength ?

Which colour of the light has the longest wavelength?

The wavelength of Ultraviolet rays is between and _____.

The wavelength of Microwaves is between and _____ .

The wavelength of Microwaves is between and _____.

The wavelength of visible light is between _____ and .

Source of illumination for image formation in dark field microscope is:

Which of the following electromagnetic radiation is used for viewing objects through the fog.


An electromagnetic wave has a frequency of and a wavelength of . Calculate velocity (in )
(Just mention the numerical value, which is a multiple of )

A wave has a wavelength of . Calculate its frequency (in terms of ). (Given speed of light is: )
(Just mention the numerical value, which is a multiple of )

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

Which one of the following cause ozone layer depletion?

The air of the earth's atmosphere responsible for absorbing a large portion of ultraviolet radiations by the sun is
