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gamma rays wv, source and uses

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  1. less than 10-3 nm
  2. radioactive decay of nucleus
  3. strong penetrating power so used for cancer treatment and also used for food preservation
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X rays wv, source and uses

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  1. 10-3nm to 1nn
  2. x ray tubes
  3. medical diagnosis and study of crystal structures
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UV rays wv, source and uses

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1.1nm to 400nm
2. inner shell electrons moving to lower energy levels
3. food preservation and finding altercation of ghee (fluorescent property)

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visible rays wv, source and uses

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  1. 400nm to 700nm
  2. e emit light on changing energy levels
  3. stimulates nerve ending of human eyes
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IR rays wv, source and uses

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  1. 700nm to 1mm
  2. vibration of atoms/molecules
  3. IR/haze photography and therapeutic purposes
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microwave rays wv, source and uses

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  1. 1mm to 0.1m
  2. magnetron valve
  3. radar communications
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radio rays wv, source and uses

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  1. more than 0.1 m
  2. rapid acc or deacc of e in antenna
  3. radio communication
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which type of rays are snake detectable

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IR

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_ rays are also called heat waves

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infrared

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