Question
Identify the following electromagnetic radiations as per the frequencies given below:
- $10^{20}Hz$
- $10^9Hz$
- $10^{11}Hz$
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Answer
- $10^{20}Hz →$ γ-radiation,
- $10^9Hz →$ Radio waves,
- $10^{11}Hz →$ Microwaves,
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