emw Flashcards
1
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gamma rays wv, source and uses
A
- less than 10-3 nm
- radioactive decay of nucleus
- strong penetrating power so used for cancer treatment and also used for food preservation
2
Q
X rays wv, source and uses
A
- 10-3nm to 1nn
- x ray tubes
- medical diagnosis and study of crystal structures
3
Q
UV rays wv, source and uses
A
1.1nm to 400nm
2. inner shell electrons moving to lower energy levels
3. food preservation and finding altercation of ghee (fluorescent property)
4
Q
visible rays wv, source and uses
A
- 400nm to 700nm
- e emit light on changing energy levels
- stimulates nerve ending of human eyes
5
Q
IR rays wv, source and uses
A
- 700nm to 1mm
- vibration of atoms/molecules
- IR/haze photography and therapeutic purposes
6
Q
microwave rays wv, source and uses
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- 1mm to 0.1m
- magnetron valve
- radar communications
7
Q
radio rays wv, source and uses
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- more than 0.1 m
- rapid acc or deacc of e in antenna
- radio communication
8
Q
which type of rays are snake detectable
A
IR
9
Q
_ rays are also called heat waves
A
infrared