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 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?

For LED's to emit light in visible region of electromagnetic radiation, it should have energy band gap in the range of

Frequency range for microwaves is :
