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Question
Write the range of the wavelength of the following electromagnetic radiations:
(a) Infrared rays
(b) Ultraviolet rays
(c) γ -rays
Write one use of each of the above.
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Solution
(a) Range of wavelength of Infrared range. 25μm - 2.5μm
(b) Range of Ultraviolet rays 400 nm - 1nm
(c) Range of γ -rays : <10-12 m
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