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Question
Electromagnetic waves of wavelengths λ1, λ2 and λ3 are used in a radar system, in water purifiers and in remote switches of TV, respectively.
- Identify the electromagnetic waves.
- Write one source for each of them.
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Solution
(i)
- Wavelength λ1 corresponds to Microwaves.
- Wavelength λ2 corresponds to Ultraviolet waves.
- Wavelength λ3 corresponds to Infrared waves.
(ii)
- Source of microwaves: Klystron/magnetron valves.
- Source of ultraviolet waves: Movement of electrons in atoms from higher energy level to lower energy level.
- Source of infrared waves: Vibration of atoms and molecules.
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