EM Waves Flashcards

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1
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To what height troposphere extends? And how much is the drop in temperature?

A

12 Km. 290K-220K.

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To what height does stratosphere extends? How does the temperature differ?

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12km to 50km. There is an increase in temperature from 220K to 280K

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To what height does mesosphere extends? Difference in temperature?

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50km to 80km. Temperature drops from 280K to 180K

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To what height does ionosphere extends? Difference in temperature?

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80km to 400km. Temperature rises from 180K to 700K

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5
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Which rays are emited during the radioactive decay of nucleus?

A

Gamma rays

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6
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Vibration of atoms and molecules results in emission of what rays?

A

Infrared

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7
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Which EM wave is used for lasik eye surgery?

A

UV

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8
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Which EM wave improves visibility in foggy days?

A

Infrared

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9
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Which waves are found from inner shell electron?

A

X ray

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10
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Which em wave is emitted during the acceleration and deacceleration of electron?

A

Radio waves

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What is the right hand rule for electromagnetism?

A

Index finger- electric field
Middle finger- magnetic field
Thumb- propagation of em waves

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12
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What is the source of micro-waves?

A

Magnetron or Klystron valve

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13
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Infrared radiation are detected by what?

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Pyrometer

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14
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What principle does microwave oven acts on?

A

Giving rotational energy to water molecules

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