Description : Which one of the following radiations has the most energetic photon? a) T.V. waves b) Micro waves c) X-rays d) - rays
Last Answer : d) - rays
Description : Radio waves, microwaves, infra-red spectrum, ultraviolet rays, X-rays and gamma rays are classified as ______. (1) light waves (2) electromagnetic waves (3) electric waves (4) magnetic waves
Last Answer : (2) electromagnetic waves Explanation: Electromagnetic radiation is the radiant energy released by certain electromagnetic processes. It consists of electromagnetic waves which are synchronized oscillations of electric and magnetic fields that propagate at the speed of light through a vacuum.
Description : What are the electromagnetic radiations of wavelengths less than 300 angstroms? A. X-rays B. Ultraviolet rays C. Infrared D. Microwaves
Last Answer : A. X-rays
Description : By the transition of inner shell electrons in heavy atoms, high energy photons are emitted which are a) gamma rays b) X-rays c) radio waves d) photon rays
Last Answer : b) X-rays
Description : Beta rays emitted by a radioactive material are – (1) The electrons orbiting around the nucleus (2) Charged particles emitted by nucleus (3) Neutral particles (4) Electromagnetic radiations
Last Answer : (2) Charged particles emitted by nucleus Explanation: A beta ray is a high-energy, highspeed electron (negatively charged) or positron (positively charged) emitted in the radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus, such as a potassium40 nucleus, in the process of beta decay.
Description : Beta rays emitted by a radioactive material are (1) The electrons orbiting around the nucleus (2) Charged particles emitted by nucleus (3) Neutral particles (4) Electromagnetic radiations
Last Answer : Charged particles emitted by nucleus
Description : Any energy which radiates in the form of radio waves, infrared waves, light waves, x-rays, etc. A. Radiant energy B. Electromagnetic C. Heat D. Ultraviolet
Last Answer : B. Electromagnetic
Description : Ozone saves the biosphere by absorbing high energy radiations called - (1) Infra-red (2) Gamma rays (3) Ultraviolet rays (UV) (4) X-rays
Last Answer : (3) Ultraviolet rays (UV) Explanation: The ozone layer or ozone shield is a region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It absorbs 97 to 99 ... 200 nm to 315 nm wavelength), which otherwise would potentially damage exposed life forms near the surface.
Description : Ozone saves the biosphere by absorbing high energy radiations called _____ . (1) Infra-red (IR) (2) Gamma rays (3) Ultraviolet rays (UV) (4) X–rays
Last Answer : Ultraviolet rays (UV)
Description : X- rays are ______ waves. (1) Longitudinal (2) Transverse (3) Electromagnetic (4) Elastic
Last Answer : (3) Electromagnetic Explanation: X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation as are radio waves.
Description : The law that states “When visible light of high frequency electromagnetic radiation illuminates a metallic surface, electrons are emitted” is known as ____________. ∙ A. Einstein law of photon ∙ B. Marconi’s law ∙ C. Maxwell’s law ∙ D. Plank’s law
Last Answer : D. Plank’s law
Description : Which of the following waves are diffracted by an obstacle of size 1 cm? (a) Light waves (b) Sound waves (c) Ultrasonic waves (d) X-rays
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : Which one of the following waves requires a material medium for their propagation? a) Light waves b) X– rays c) -rays d) Sound waves
Last Answer : d) Sound waves
Description : The term "laminar flow" is most often associated with the description of: w) conduction of sound by waves x) current flow in transistors y) effects of viscosity of liquids z) passage of light rays through a liquid
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- EFFECTS OF VISCOSITY OF LIQUIDS
Description : Light waves are different from sound waves in that 1. Light waves are electromagnetic but sound waves are not 2. Light waves can travel through water but sound waves cannot 3. Light travels with the same speed in all media 4. Light ... /are correct? (a) 1 and 5 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 4
Last Answer : Ans:(a)
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. The nuclear forces are short range forces. 2. Alpha rays emitted by a radionuclide are helium nucleus. 3. Gamma rays are electromagnetic waves. 4. Beta rays emitted by a radionuclide are negatively ... 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Description : What is “Acoustics”: A. Science of Waves B. Science of Sound C. Science of Light D. Science of Electromagnetic Wave System
Last Answer : ANSWER: B
Description : Which waves cannot be transmitted through vacuum - (1) Light (2) Heat (3) Sound (4) Electromagnetic
Last Answer : (3) Sound Explanation: Sound waves cannot be transmitted through vacuum. It is transmitted by the movement of particles along with the direction of the motion of the sound wave. More generally, sound is a mechanical disturbance which is dependent upon a medium to travel.
Description : These waves cannot be trans-mitted through vacuum – (1) Light (2) Sound (3) Heat (4) Electromagnetic
Last Answer : (2) Sound Explanation: Sound is a mechanical wave that is created by vibrating objects and propagated through a medium from one location to another. Because mechanical waves rely on particle interaction ... space that are void of particles. That is, mechanical waves cannot travel through a vacuum.
Description : These waves cannot be transmitted through vacuum (1) Light (2) Sound (3) Heat (4) Electromagnetic
Last Answer : Sound
Description : Gamma rays are - (1) High energy electrons (2) Low energy electrons (3) High energy electromagnetic (4) High energy positron waves
Last Answer : (3) High energy electromagnetic Explanation: Gamma rays (γ) refer to electromagnetic radiation of an extremely high frequency and therefore consist of high energy photons.
Description : Moving electric charge produces - (1) magnetic field (2) sound waves (3) light rays (4) heat waves
Last Answer : (1) magnetic field Explanation: An electric charge always produces an electric field, regardless of speed, and a moving charge generates a magnetic field. An electric current passing through a conductor produces a magnetic field because it has many charges in motion.
Description : Moving electric charge produces : (1) magnetic field (2) sound waves (3) light rays (4) heat waves
Last Answer : magnetic field
Description : Which of the following waves is not a transverse wave? w) a wave traveling on a string x) an electromagnetic wave y) a sound wave
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- A SOUND WAVE
Description : The alpha particles are A)High`-` energy electrons B)Positively charged hydrogen ions C) High`-` energy `X-` rays radiations D)Double positively charg
Last Answer : The alpha particles are A)High`-` energy electrons B)Positively charged hydrogen ions C) ... ray radiations D. double positively charged helium nuclei
Description : Which, of the following radiations has the least wavelength? (1) X-rays (2) a-rays (3) g-rays (4) b-rays
Last Answer : (3) g-rays Explanation: X-rays - smaller than 10 nano metre gamma- rays - 0.0005 to 0.1 nano metre alpha-rays - 125 nano metre
Description : Which of the following radiations is the least penetrating? (A) α-rays (B) β-rays (C) γ-rays (D) X-rays
Last Answer : (A) α-rays
Description : Which, of the following radiations has the least wavelength ? (1) X-rays (2) a-rays (3) g-rays (4) b-rays
Last Answer : g-rays
Description : Thermal radiations are electromagnetic wave belonging to which region?
Last Answer : Infrared region
Description : Electromagnetic radiations propagate in vacuum with a velocity of __________ metre/second. (A) 3 × 10 5 (B) 3 × 10 8 (C) 3 × 10 10 (D) 3 × 10 12
Last Answer : (B) 3 × 10
Description : The waves used for sending signals to the satellite from ground station are _____. A. Ultraviolet rays B. X-rays C. Sound waves D. Micro waves
Last Answer : ANSWER: D
Description : Which of the following does NOT travel in a vacuum? w) radio waves x) gamma rays y) magnetic waves z) sound waves
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- SOUND WAVES
Description : Sound waves in air are (a) Transverse (b) Longitudinal (c) Electromagnetic (d) Polarised
Last Answer : Ans:(b)
Description : Assertion (A) Sound waves are not electromagnetic waves. Reason (R) Sound waves cannot propagate in vacuum.
Description : Ondometer is a - (1) Measuring instrument for distance covered by motor wheels (2) Measuring instrument for frequency of electromagnetic waves (3) Device for measuring sound intensity (4) Measuring instrument for electric power
Last Answer : (2) Measuring instrument for frequency of electromagnetic waves
Description : Sound waves in air are ______. (1) transverse (2) longitudinal (3) electromagnetic (4) polarised
Last Answer : (2) longitudinal Explanation: Sound can propagate through compressible media such as air, water and solids as longitudinal waves and also as a transverse wave in solids.
Description : Remote sensing techniques make use of the properties of ___________ emitted, reflected or diffracted by the sensed objects: (A) Electric waves (B) Sound waves (C) Electromagnetic waves (D) Wind waves
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : X-rays region lies between – (1) Ultraviolet and visible region (2) Visible and infra-red region (3) Gamma-rays and ultraviolet region (4) Short radio waves and long radio waves
Last Answer : (3) Gamma-rays and ultraviolet region Explanation: X-rays region lies between Gamma rays and ultra-violet region.
Description : X-rays region lies between (1) Ultraviolet and visible region (2) Visible and infra-red region (3) Gamma-rays and ultraviolet region (4) Short radio waves and long radio waves
Last Answer : Gamma-rays and ultraviolet region
Description : It is dangerous to observe solar eclipse with naked eyes because – (1) Infrared radiations from sun burn our retina (2) Ultraviolet radiations from Sun burn our retina (3) All radiations from sun initiate chemical reactions in eyes (4) Cosmic rays reach eyes more during the eclipse
Last Answer : (2) Ultraviolet radiations from Sun burn our retina Explanation: The solar radiation that reaches the surface of Earth ranges from ultraviolet (UV) radiation at wavelengths longer than 290 nm to radio ... of the Sun during an eclipse is for the development of "eclipse blindness" or retinal burns.
Description : Radiations which is not emitted during radioactivity is – (1) α rays (2) β rays (3) γ rays (4) Cathode rays
Last Answer : (4) Cathode rays Explanation: Radioactivity is the process by which a nucleus of an unstable atom loses energy by emitting particles of ionizing radiation. It includes the emission of energetic alpha particles (α), beta particles (β), and gamma rays.
Description : EPROM contents can be erased by exposing it to (A) Ultraviolet rays. (B) Infrared rays. (C) Burst of microwaves. (D) Intense heat radiations.
Last Answer : (A) Ultraviolet rays. EPROM contents can be erased by exposing it to Ultraviolet rays (The Ultraviolet light passes through a window in the IC package to the EPROM chip where it releases stored charges. Thus the stored contents are erased).
Description : It is dangerous to observe Solar eclipse with naked eyes because (1) Infrared radiations from sun burn our retina (2) Ultraviolet radiations from Sun burn our retina (3) All radiations from sun initiate chemical reactions in eyes (4) Cosmic rays reach eyes more during the eclipse
Last Answer : Ultraviolet radiations from Sun burn our retina
Description : The phenomenon of Aurora Borealis, the display of red and green lights in northern hemisphere is due to radiations from------ ? A. Ionosphere (Answer) B. Troposphere C. Mesosphere D. Stratosphere E. None of these
Last Answer : A. Ionosphere (Answer)