Electromagnetic waves with wavelength
(i) λ1, is used in satellite communication.
(ii) λ2, is used to kill germs in water purifier.
(iii) λ3, is used to detect leakage of oil in underground pipelines.
(iv) λ4, is used to improve visibility in runways during fog and mist conditions.
(a) Identify and name the part of electromagnetic spectrum to which these radiations belong.
(b) Arrange these wavelengths in ascending order of their magnitude.
(c) Write one more application of each.
Electromagnetic waves with wavelength
(i) λ1, is used in satellite communication.
(ii) λ2, is used to kill germs in water purifier.
(iii) λ3, is used to detect leakage of oil in underground pipelines.
(iv) λ4, is used to improve visibility in runways during fog and mist conditions.
(a) Identify and name the part of electromagnetic spectrum to which these radiations belong.
(b) Arrange these wavelengths in ascending order of their magnitude.
(c) Write one more application of each.
This is a short answer type question as classified in NCERT Exemplar
(i) Microwave is used in satellite communications. So, λ1 is the wavelength of microwave.
(ii) Ultraviolet rays are used to kill germs in water purifier. So, λ2 is the wavelength of UV rays.
(iii) X-rays are used to detect leakage
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