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What is the wave length of range of electromagnetic waves? (A) $10^{-8} \mathrm{~m}$ to $10^{15} \mathrm{~m}$ (B) $10^{-15} \mathrm{~m}$ to $10^{8} \mathrm{~m}$ (C) $10^{-15} \mathrm{~m}$ to $10^{15} \mathrm{~m}$ (D) $10^{8} \mathrm{~m}$ to $10^{15} \mathrm{~m}$

Name: Problem 2180, Chapter 15: JEE Physics
Uploaded: 2021-10-02T10:58:38-08:00
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   What is the wave length of range of electromagnetic waves?
(A) $10^{-8} \mathrm{~m}$ to $10^{15} \mathrm{~m}$
(B) $10^{-15} \mathrm{~m}$ to $10^{8} \mathrm{~m}$
(C) $10^{-15} \mathrm{~m}$ to $10^{15} \mathrm{~m}$
(D) $10^{8} \mathrm{~m}$ to $10^{15} \mathrm{~m}$

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Chapter 15, Problem 2180

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What is the wave length of range of electromagnetic waves? (A) $10^{-8} \mathrm{~m}$ to $10^{15} \mathrm{~m}$ (B) $10^{-15} \mathrm{~m}$ to $10^{8} \mathrm{~m}$ (C) $10^{-15} \mathrm{~m}$ to $10^{15} \mathrm{~m}$ (D) $10^{8} \mathrm{~m}$ to $10^{15} \mathrm{~m}$

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Electromagnetic Spectrum

The electromagnetic spectrum encompasses the full range of electromagnetic radiation, from high-energy gamma rays with extremely short wavelengths to low-energy radio waves with very long wavelengths. Understanding the spectrum is crucial in physics because it categorizes electromagnetic waves according to their wavelength and frequency, which in turn affects their interaction with matter and their applications in various technologies.

Wavelength

Wavelength is a fundamental property of waves, defined as the distance between consecutive points of identical phase, such as crest to crest or trough to trough. In the context of electromagnetic radiation, the wavelength determines the type of radiation (e.g., ultraviolet, infrared, radio) and is inversely proportional to frequency, which influences the energy carried by the wave.

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