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(a)
Whether the wavelength of
(a)
Answer to Problem 5Q
Solution:
Infrared
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum have been grouped on the basis of their radiation qualities. The radiations are categorized under following name and their corresponding wavelengths are shown in following figure.
Explanation:
Consider the wavelength of
The range of infrared radiation wavelength is
Conclusion:
The radiation wavelength mentioned in the problem statement, lies in the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
(b)
Whether the wavelength of
(b)
Answer to Problem 5Q
Solution:
Radio Wave
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum have been grouped on the basis of their radiation qualities. The radiations are categorized under following name and their corresponding wavelengths are shown in following figure.
Explanation:
Consider the wavelength of
The wavelength of radio wave radiation is greater than 10 cm. Thus, the wavelength of
Conclusion:
The radiation wavelength mentioned in the problem statement, lies in the radio wave region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
(c)
Whether the wavelength of
(c)
Answer to Problem 5Q
Solution:
X-Ray
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum have been grouped on the basis of their radiation qualities. The radiations are categorized under following name and their corresponding wavelengths are shown in following figure.
Explanation:
Consider the wavelength of
The range of wavelength X Ray radiation is in between
Conclusion:
The radiation wavelength mentioned in the problem statement, lies in the X ray region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
(d)
Whether the wavelength of
(d)
Answer to Problem 5Q
Solution:
Gamma-radiation
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum have been grouped on the basis of their radiation qualities. The radiations are categorized under following name and their corresponding wavelengths are shown in following figure.
Explanation:
Consider the wavelength of
The wavelength of gamma ray radiation is less than
Conclusion:
The radiation wavelength mentioned in the problem statement, lies in the gamma ray region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
(e)
Whether the wavelength of
(e)
Answer to Problem 5Q
Solution:
Infrared
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum have been grouped on the basis of their radiation qualities. The radiations are categorized under following name and their corresponding wavelengths are shown in following figure.
Explanation:
Consider the wavelength of
The range of the infrared radiation is in between
Conclusion:
The radiation wavelength mentioned in the problem statement, lies in the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
(f)
Whether the wavelength of
(f)
Answer to Problem 5Q
Solution:
Ultraviolet radiation
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum have been grouped on the basis of their radiation qualities. The radiations are categorized under following name and their corresponding wavelengths are shown in following figure.
Explanation:
Consider the wavelength of
The range of the ultraviolet radiation is in between
Conclusion:
The radiation wavelength mentioned in the problem statement, lies in the ultravoilet region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
(g)
Whether the wavelength of
(g)
Answer to Problem 5Q
Solution:
Radio wave
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum have been grouped on the basis of their radiation qualities. The radiations are categorized under following name and their corresponding wavelengths are shown in following figure.
Explanation:
Consider the wavelength of
The wavelength of the radio wave radiation is in greater than
Conclusion:
The radiation wavelength mentioned in the problem statement, lies in the radio wave region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
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