Give one use of gamma rays.

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Gamma rays are used in medical science to kill cancer cells.

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Chapter 6: Spectrum - EXERCISE - 6 (B) [Page 144]

Chapter 6 Spectrum
EXERCISE - 6 (B) | Q 15. (d) | Page 144

Identify the part of the electromagnetic spectrum which is:

produced by bombarding a metal target by high speed electrons.

What are ultraviolet radiations?

Name three properties of ultraviolet radiations which are similar to visible light.

The K_β X-rays from certain elements are given below. Draw a Moseley-type plot of √v versus Z for K_β radiation.

Element	Ne	P	Ca	Mn	Zn	Br
Energy (keV)	0.858	2.14	4.02	6.51	9.57	13.3

Name two sources of ultraviolet radiation.

Choose the correct option.

The EM wave emitted by the Sun and responsible for heating the Earth’s atmosphere due to greenhouse effect is

All components of the electromagnetic spectrum in a vacuum have the same ______

The ratio of contributions made by the electric field and magnetic field components to the intensity of an EM wave is ______.

What is called the invisible spectrum?

How does the frequency of violet light compare with that of red light?