If \(\lambda_{v}, \lambda_{x},\) and\(\lambda_{m}\) represent the wavelengths of visible light, \(x\text-\)rays and microwaves respectively, then:
1. \( \lambda_{m}>\lambda_{x}>\lambda_{v} \)
2. \( \lambda_{v}>\lambda_{m}>\lambda_{x } \)
3. \( \lambda_{v}>\lambda_{x}>\lambda_{m }\)
4. \(\lambda_{m}>\lambda_{v}>\lambda_{x}\)

Subtopic:  Electromagnetic Spectrum |
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AIPMT - 2005
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Which of the following has the minimum wavelength?
1. X-rays
2. Ultraviolet rays
3. γ-rays
4. Cosmic rays

Subtopic:  Electromagnetic Spectrum |
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AIPMT - 2002
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What is the cause of “Greenhouse effect”?

1. Infra-red rays

2. Ultraviolet rays

3. X-rays

4. Radio waves

Subtopic:  Electromagnetic Spectrum |
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AIPMT - 2002
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The frequency order for \(\gamma\) - rays (\(b\)), X – rays (\(a\)), and UV – rays (\(c\)) is:

1. \( b>a>c \) 2. \( a>b>c \)
3. \( c>b>a \) 4. \( a>c>b\)
Subtopic:  Electromagnetic Spectrum |
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AIPMT - 2000
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The ratio of the amplitude of a magnetic field to the amplitude of an electric field for an electromagnetic wave propagating in a vacuum is equal to:

1. reciprocal of speed of light in vacuum.
2. the ratio of magnetic permeability to the electric susceptibility of vacuum.
3. unity.
4. the speed of light in a vacuum.
Subtopic:  Properties of EM Waves |
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AIPMT - 2012
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The magnetic field in a plane electromagnetic wave is given by:
\(B_y = 2\times10^{-7} \text{sin}\left(\pi \times10^{3}x+3\pi\times10^{11}t\right )T\)
The wavelength is:
1. \(\pi\times 10^{3}~\text{m}\)
2. \(2\times10^{-3}~\text{m}\)
3. \(2\times10^{3}~\text{m}\)
4. \(\pi\times 10^{-3}~\text{m}\)

Subtopic:  Properties of EM Waves |
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NEET - 2020
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The EM wave with the shortest wavelength among the following is:

1. Ultraviolet rays  2. \(X\)-rays
3. Gamma-rays  4. Microwaves  
Subtopic:  Electromagnetic Spectrum |
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NEET - 2020
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Which of the following is not an electromagnetic wave?

1. Radio wave

2. Micro wave

3. Cosmic rays

4. γ-rays

Subtopic:  Electromagnetic Spectrum |
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If an electromagnetic wave propagating through vacuum is described by \(E_y= E_0 \sin(kx-\omega t); ~B_z= B_0\sin(kx-\omega t),\) then:
1. \(E_0k=B_0\omega\)
2. \(E_0B_0 = \omega k\)
3. \(E_0\omega= B_0k\)
4. \(E_0B_0= \frac{\omega}{k}\)

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Consider the following statements about electromagnetic waves and choose the correct ones:
S1: Electromagnetic waves having wavelengths \(1000\) times smaller than light waves are called X-rays.
S2: Ultraviolet waves are used in the treatment of swollen joints.
S3: Alpha and gamma rays are not electromagnetic waves.
S4: de-Broglie waves are not electromagnetic in nature.
S5: Electromagnetic waves exhibit polarization while sound waves do not.
1. S1, S4, and S5
2. S3, S4, and S5
3. S1, S3, and S5
4. S2, S3 and S4
Subtopic:  Properties of EM Waves |
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