Question
Identify the following electromagnetic radiations as per the wavelengths given below.
Write one application of each.
Write one application of each.
- 10–3 nm
- 10–3 m
- 1 nm
✓
Answer
- 10-3 nm:- X-rays/γ-rays
Use: Medical/crystallography/transmutation.
- 10-3 m: Microwave/short radio wave
Use: Oven/communication.
- 1nm: UV-rays/X-rays
Use: Water purification/medical.
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