InterviewSolution
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Microwaves can’t be used for long-distance transmission of signals.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was posed to me in an online quiz.This intriguing question originated from Electromagnetic Waves in portion Electromagnetic Waves of Physics – Class 12 |
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Answer» RIGHT option is (B) False Explanation: Due to their smaller wavelength, MICROWAVES are not bent by objects of normal dimensions. So they can be used to beam signal in a particular DIRECTION. Therefore, microwaves can be used for long-distance transmission of signals. |
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What is the velocity of electromagnetic wave in free space?(a) c = √μ0ε0(b) c = \(\frac {1}{\sqrt {\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}}\)(c) c = \(\frac {1}{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}\)(d) c = μ0ε0The question was asked during an interview.The doubt is from Electromagnetic Waves topic in portion Electromagnetic Waves of Physics – Class 12 |
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Answer» CORRECT choice is (b) c = \(\frac {1}{\sqrt {\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}}\) Best explanation: The value of c is the same for all types of electromagnetic waves because the constants μ0 and ε0 do not depend on the frequency or wavelength of the electromagnetic waves. So, the VELOCITY of electromagnetic WAVE in free space is given as: c = \(\frac {1}{\sqrt {\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}}\). |
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Identify the electromagnetic wave which is also known as heatwaves.(a) Radio Waves(b) Gamma Waves(c) X-Rays(d) Infrared WavesThe question was posed to me during a job interview.My question is from Electromagnetic Spectrum in section Electromagnetic Waves of Physics – Class 12 |
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Answer» CORRECT option is (d) Infrared Waves For EXPLANATION: Infrared waves are heat RADIATIONS also known as heatwaves. These waves are produced by hot bodies and molecules. They do HEATING because water molecules present in most of the materials READILY absorb infrared waves and their thermal motion increases, so they heat themselves and also heat their surroundings. |
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Monica wanted to take photographs of a monument. But since the surrounding is filled with smoke, she is not able to take good photos. Which one of the following electromagnetic waves can be used in this situation to help Monica?(a) X-rays(b) Gamma rays(c) Ultraviolet rays(d) Infrared wavesThis question was addressed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.Enquiry is from Electromagnetic Spectrum topic in portion Electromagnetic Waves of Physics – Class 12 |
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Answer» The correct ANSWER is (d) INFRARED waves |
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Which of the following cannot travel in vacuum?(a) Radio waves(b) Gamma Waves(c) Infrared Waves(d) Infrasonic wavesThis question was posed to me during an interview for a job.My question comes from Electromagnetic Spectrum topic in chapter Electromagnetic Waves of Physics – Class 12 |
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Answer» RIGHT CHOICE is (d) Infrasonic waves Explanation: RADIO waves, gamma waves, and infrared waves are electromagnetic waves and due to this they do not need any material MEDIUM to travel and hence, can travel in vacuum. Whereas, infrasonic waves are mechanical waves and so, they need a material medium to travel. Therefore, infrasonic waves cannot travel in vacuum. |
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What is the full form of UHF?(a) Under heavy frequency(b) Ultra-high frequency(c) Ultra heavy frequency(d) Under high frequencyThe question was posed to me at a job interview.My query is from Electromagnetic Spectrum topic in section Electromagnetic Waves of Physics – Class 12 |
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Answer» The CORRECT answer is (b) Ultra-high frequency |
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Electromagnetic radiation has an energy of 15 keV. Then this radiation belongs to which region of electromagnetic waves?(a) X rays(b) Infrared rays(c) Gamma rays(d) UV raysI had been asked this question during an online interview.Enquiry is from Electromagnetic Spectrum topic in division Electromagnetic Waves of Physics – Class 12 |
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Answer» CORRECT choice is (a) X rays Easiest explanation: GIVEN: Energy (E) = 15 keV The required equation ➔ λ(in Å)=\( \frac {hc}{E(in \, eV)}\) λ=\(\frac {12400}{15 \times 10^3}\) λ=0.826 Å=0.826 × 10^-10m X rays COVER wavelengths ranging from above 10^-8 m to 10^-13 m. Therefore, this electromagnetic radiation BELONGS to the REGION of X rays. |
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The speeds of microwaves, infrared waves, and ultraviolet waves are Vm, Vi, and Vu respectively. Identify the correct combination showing the different waves in vacuum.(a) Vm > Vi > Vu(b) Vm = Vi = Vu(c) Vm < Vi < Vu(d) Vm > Vi < VuThis question was posed to me at a job interview.This question is from Electromagnetic Spectrum in division Electromagnetic Waves of Physics – Class 12 |
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Answer» Correct choice is (b) Vm = VI = Vu |
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Pick out the electromagnetic wave which is highly harmful to humans.(a) Radio waves(b) Ultraviolet Rays(c) Microwaves(d) Infrared WavesThis question was posed to me in quiz.This intriguing question comes from Electromagnetic Spectrum in portion Electromagnetic Waves of Physics – Class 12 |
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Answer» The correct CHOICE is (b) Ultraviolet RAYS |
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Which among the following is an application of microwaves?(a) Solar cells(b) Ovens(c) Radiotherapy(d) Burglar alarmsThis question was posed to me in exam.I would like to ask this question from Electromagnetic Spectrum topic in chapter Electromagnetic Waves of Physics – Class 12 |
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Answer» CORRECT choice is (b) Ovens Best explanation: Microwave ovens are an APPLICATION of microwaves. In microwave ovens, the FREQUENCY of microwave produced is matched with the natural frequency of water molecules so that resonance occurs and water molecules in the MATERIAL vibrate at the higher amplitude and transfer ENERGY to nearby food molecules, results in heating the food. |
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What is the ratio of the speed of infrared and ultraviolet rays in a vacuum?(a) 1:5(b) 2:1(c) 1(d) 0I had been asked this question during an interview for a job.Enquiry is from Electromagnetic Waves in section Electromagnetic Waves of Physics – Class 12 |
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Answer» Correct answer is (c) 1 |
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Pick out the correct increasing order of energy of electromagnetic waves from the following.(a) Einfrared < Emicro < Evisible < Eultraviolet < Egamma(b) Emicro < Einfrared < Evisible < Eultraviolet < Egamma(c) Emicro < Einfrared < Evisible < Egamma < Eultraviolet(d) Emicro < Einfrared < Eultraviolet < Evisible < EgammaI have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.Query is from Electromagnetic Spectrum in portion Electromagnetic Waves of Physics – Class 12 |
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Answer» Correct choice is (b) Emicro < Einfrared < Evisible < Eultraviolet < Egamma |
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For which frequency of light, the human eye is most sensitive?(a) 55.405 × 10^14 Hz(b) 95.405 × 10^14 Hz(c) 5.405 × 10^14 Hz(d) 79.405 × 10^14 HzI got this question in an online interview.My question is taken from Electromagnetic Waves in division Electromagnetic Waves of Physics – Class 12 |
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Answer» CORRECT answer is (c) 5.405 × 10^14 Hz To EXPLAIN: HUMAN EYE is sensitive to light of wavelength ➔ λ =5550 angstrom. So its FREQUENCY is v = \(\frac {c}{\lambda }\) v = 3 × \(\frac {10^8}{5550}\) × 10^-10 v = 5.405 × 10^14 Hz |
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Microwaves are produced by klystrons.(a) True(b) FalseI had been asked this question in an interview.Asked question is from Electromagnetic Spectrum in portion Electromagnetic Waves of Physics – Class 12 |
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Answer» The CORRECT choice is (a) True |
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Which among the following has a frequency range of 500 kHz to 1000 MHz?(a) Microwaves(b) Infrared Waves(c) Radio Waves(d) Gamma RaysI have been asked this question in class test.The above asked question is from Electromagnetic Spectrum in chapter Electromagnetic Waves of Physics – Class 12 |
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Answer» The correct choice is (c) Radio Waves |
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Which is the frequency range of gamma rays from the following?(a) 1 × 10^18 to 3 × 10^22 Hz(b) 3 × 10^-18 to 5 × 10^22 Hz(c) 3 × 10^18 to 5 × 10^22 Hz(d) 3 × 10^-18 to 5 × 10^-22 HzI have been asked this question in an international level competition.This intriguing question originated from Electromagnetic Spectrum topic in section Electromagnetic Waves of Physics – Class 12 |
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Answer» The CORRECT answer is (C) 3 × 10^18 to 5 × 10^22 Hz |
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Is the ratio of frequencies of UV rays and IR rays in the glass more than, less than or equal to 1?(a) Insufficient data(b) Equal to 1(c) Less than 1(d) More than 1I have been asked this question during a job interview.My query is from Electromagnetic Waves topic in portion Electromagnetic Waves of Physics – Class 12 |
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Answer» Right option is (d) More than 1 |
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Stephen is thinking of going to the hospital for checking whether he has tuberculosis since he believes that he may have some early symptoms of the disease. His friend suggests him to do an x-ray checkup to clear up the confusion. Is the suggestion made by Stephen’s friend going to help him?(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question in homework.My query is from Electromagnetic Spectrum topic in chapter Electromagnetic Waves of Physics – Class 12 |
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Answer» Correct choice is (b) False |
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Which basic oscillatory circuit is used these days to produce electromagnetic waves?(a) LC oscillatory circuit(b) LCR circuit(c) Inductive circuit(d) Capacitive circuitI have been asked this question in my homework.Asked question is from Electromagnetic Waves in division Electromagnetic Waves of Physics – Class 12 |
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Answer» RIGHT option is (a) LC oscillatory circuit Easiest explanation: LC-oscillatory circuit is USED these days to PRODUCE electromagnetic WAVES. It generates electromagnetic waves of frequency, v = \(\frac {1}{2 \pi \sqrt {LC}}\). Therefore, the basic oscillatory circuit is used these days to produce electromagnetic waves is LC oscillatory circuit. |
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On what basis is the classification of electromagnetic waves done?(a) Electromagnetic spectrum(b) Electric field(c) Magnetic field(d) Propagation constantThis question was addressed to me in final exam.This interesting question is from Electromagnetic Spectrum topic in chapter Electromagnetic Waves of Physics – Class 12 |
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Answer» Right OPTION is (a) Electromagnetic SPECTRUM |
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A radio can tune to any station in the frequency range from 2.5 MHz to 15 MHz bands. What is the corresponding wavelength band?(a) 30 m to 130 m(b) 40 m to 140 m(c) 20 m to 120 m(d) 10 m to 110 mThe question was posed to me in quiz.The doubt is from Electromagnetic Spectrum in division Electromagnetic Waves of Physics – Class 12 |
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Answer» The correct ANSWER is (c) 20 m to 120 m |
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What is the time period of visible light for which human eye is most sensitive?(a) 1.85 × 10^15 s(b) 1.85 × 10^-15 s(c) 3 × 10^8s(d) 5 × 10^16 sThis question was addressed to me in unit test.This key question is from Electromagnetic Waves topic in section Electromagnetic Waves of Physics – Class 12 |
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Answer» The CORRECT answer is (b) 1.85 × 10^-15 s |
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