Electromagnetic wave theory was proposed by James Clark Maxwell in 1864 . Acc. to this…

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Electromagnetic wave theory was proposed by James Clark Maxwell in 1864 . Acc. to this theory, the energy is emitted from any energy source continuously in the form of radiations & is called radiant energy.
Some important characteristics of a wave are :
1 . Wavelength (λ) :- Distance between any two consecutive crests or troughs
2 . Frequency (ν) :- Number of waves passing through a point in one second.
3 . Amplitude :- Height of crest or depth of trough
4 . Wave Number \((\bar{v})=\frac{1}{\lambda}\)
Relation between velocity, wavelength & frequency
c = ν × λ

Which of the following is correct relation of wavelength among various radiations :
  1. Cosmic < X-rays < Micro-waves < γ-rays
  2. UV rays < Radio waves < visible < IR rays
  3. Cosmic < UV rays < IR rays < Radio wave
  4. γ-rays < Cosmic rays < IR rays < Micro waves

Answer

(C) Cosmic < UV rays < IR rays < Radio wave

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