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प्रश्न
A type of electromagnetic wave has a wavelength of 50 Å. Name the wave and state one use of this type of wave.
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उत्तर
X-rays. These are used for determining fracture of bones, hidden objects in customs at Airports.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Define amplitude term in relation to a wave.
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The following diagram shows three ways in which the string of an instrument can vibrate.
(a) which of the diagram shows the principal note?
(b) which has the frequency four times that of the first?
(c) what is the ratio of the frequency of the vibration in (i) and (ii)?
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(ii) If the man had been standing at a distance of 12 m from the cliff would he have heard a clear echo?
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