Electromagnetic Waves · Physics · Class 12

The electromagnetic waves used to purify water are

Which one of the following electromagnetic radiation has the least wavelength?

$$\vec{E}$$ and $$\vec{B}$$ represent the electric and the magnetic field of an electro- magnetic wave respectively. The direction of propagation of the wave is along

(a) Name the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum which are (i) also known as heat waves' and (ii) absorbed by ozone layer in the atmosphere.

(b) Write briefly one method each, of the production and detection of these radiations.

Identify the electromagnetic wave whose wavelengths range is from about

(a) $$10^{-12} \mathrm{~m}$$ to about $$10^{-8} \mathrm{~m}$$.

(b) $$10^{-3} \mathrm{~m}$$ to about $$10^{-1} \mathrm{~m}$$.

Write one use of each.

(a) How are infrared waves produced? Why are these waves referred to as heat waves? Give any two uses of infrared waves.

OR

(b) How are X-rays produced? Give any two uses of these.