X-rays and γ-rays are both electromagnetic waves, which one of the following statements is true?

(1) in general, X-rays have a larger wavelength than that of γ-rays

(2) X-rays have a smaller wavelength than that of γ-rays

(3) γ-rays have smaller frequency than that of X-rays

(4) wavelength and frequency of X-rays are both larger than those of γ-rays.

Subtopic:  Properties of EM Waves |
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Which of the following are not electromagnetic waves?

(1) cosmic rays

(2) gamma rays

(3) microwaves

(4) X-rays

Subtopic:  Electromagnetic Spectrum |
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The frequencies of X-rays, γ-rays and ultraviolet rays are respectively a, b and c. Then :

(1) a < b, b < c

(2) a > b, b > c

(3) a > b, b > a

(4) a < b, b > c

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A plane electromagnetic wave of frequency 40 MHz travels in free space in the x-direction. At some point and at some instant, the electric field E has its maximum value of 750 N/C in y-direction. The wavelength of the wave is

(1) 3.5 m

(2) 5.5 m

(3) 7.5 m

(4) 9.5 m

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The waves used in telecommunication are

(1) infrared

(2) visible light

(3) microwaves

(4) ultraviolet rays

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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): Light can travel in vacuum but sound cannot do so.
Reason (R): Light is an electromagnetic wave and sound is a mechanical wave.
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
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The wave impedance of free space is

(1) 0 Ω

(2) 376.6 Ω

(3) 1883 Ω

(4) 3776 Ω

Subtopic:  Electromagnetic Spectrum |
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The frequency 1057 MHz of radiation arising from two close energy levels in hydrogen belongs to

(1) radio waves

(2) infrared waves

(3) micro waves

(4) γ-rays

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The wave associated with 2.7 K(kelvin) belongs to

(1) radio waves

(2) micro waves

(3) ultraviolet ways

(4) infrared waves

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The penetration power of X-ray increases with the increases in its :

(1) velocity

(2) intensity

(3) frequency

(4) wavelength

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