Electromagnetic Spectrum

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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

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Identify the following electromagnetic radiations as per the wavelength given below.

(a) 10 −12 m

(b) 10 −8 m

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Identify the following electromagnetic radiation as per the wavelengths given below.

(a)  103 m

(b) 1 nm

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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?

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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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Which of the following radiations has the least wavelength ?

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Which colour of the light has the longest wavelength?

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The wavelength of Ultraviolet rays is between 300 pm and _____.

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The wavelength of Microwaves is between 0.3 mm and _____ cm.

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The wavelength of Microwaves is between 0.3 mm and _____.

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The wavelength of visible light is between _____ nm and 800 nm.

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

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

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A passenger in an aeroplane will

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