(a)
The portion of
Answer to Problem 5Q
The wavelength of
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Wavelength is
Concept used:
The Electromagnetic spectrum is as follows:
Gamma Rays | |
X-Rays | |
UV rays | |
Visible light | |
Infrared | |
Microwave | |
Radio waves | |
Table 1 From table 1, the given wavelength of
Conclusion:
Thus, the wavelength of
(b)
The portion of electromagnetic spectrum the wavelength of
Answer to Problem 5Q
The wavelength of
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Wavelength is
Concept used:
From table 1, the given wavelength of
Conclusion:
Thus, the wavelength of
(c)
The portion of electromagnetic spectrum the wavelength of
Answer to Problem 5Q
The wavelength of
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Wavelength is
Concept used:
From table 1, the given wavelength of
Conclusion:
Thus, the wavelength of
(d)
The portion of electromagnetic spectrum the wavelength of
Answer to Problem 5Q
The wavelength of
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Wavelength is
Concept used:
From table 1, the given wavelength of
Conclusion:
Thus, the wavelength of
(e)
The portion of electromagnetic spectrum the wavelength of
Answer to Problem 5Q
The wavelength of
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Wavelength is
Concept used:
From table 1, the given wavelength of
Conclusion:
Thus, the wavelength of
(f)
The portion of electromagnetic spectrum the wavelength of
Answer to Problem 5Q
The wavelength of
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Wavelength is
Concept used:
From table 1, the given wavelength of
Conclusion:
Thus, the wavelength of
(g)
The portion of electromagnetic spectrum the wavelength of
Answer to Problem 5Q
The wavelength of
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Wavelength is
Concept used:
From table 1, the given wavelength of
Conclusion:
Thus, the wavelength of
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