EM Waves Flashcards
To what height troposphere extends? And how much is the drop in temperature?
12 Km. 290K-220K.
To what height does stratosphere extends? How does the temperature differ?
12km to 50km. There is an increase in temperature from 220K to 280K
To what height does mesosphere extends? Difference in temperature?
50km to 80km. Temperature drops from 280K to 180K
To what height does ionosphere extends? Difference in temperature?
80km to 400km. Temperature rises from 180K to 700K
Which rays are emited during the radioactive decay of nucleus?
Gamma rays
Vibration of atoms and molecules results in emission of what rays?
Infrared
Which EM wave is used for lasik eye surgery?
UV
Which EM wave improves visibility in foggy days?
Infrared
Which waves are found from inner shell electron?
X ray
Which em wave is emitted during the acceleration and deacceleration of electron?
Radio waves
What is the right hand rule for electromagnetism?
Index finger- electric field
Middle finger- magnetic field
Thumb- propagation of em waves
What is the source of micro-waves?
Magnetron or Klystron valve
Infrared radiation are detected by what?
Pyrometer
What principle does microwave oven acts on?
Giving rotational energy to water molecules