Question
Identify the electromagnetic waves whose wavelengths lie in the range$:$
  1. $10^{–11} m < \lambda < 10^{–14} m$
  2. $10^{–4} m < \lambda < 10^{–6} m$
Write one use for each.

Answer

One use of the name given.
  • $X -$ rays$/$Gamma rays.
One use of the name given.
  • Infrared$/$Visible$/$Microwave.

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