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Electromagnetic Waves — Physics STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 SciencePhysicsElectromagnetic Waves3 Marks
Question
Identify the following electromagnetic radiations as per the wavelengths given below.
Write one application of each.
  1. 10–3 nm
  2. 10–3 m
  3. 1 nm
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Answer

  1. 10-3 nm:- X-rays/γ-rays

Use: Medical/crystallography/transmutation.

  1. 10-3 m: Microwave/short radio wave

Use: Oven/communication.

  1. 1nm: UV-rays/X-rays

Use: Water purification/medical.

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