CBSE 2026 · Region 2 · Set 1 · Q24 · 3 marks
Name the electromagnetic waves which are used for(i)detection of fractures in bones(ii)physiotherapy(iii)radar systems Also write their wavelength range.
Name the electromagnetic waves which are used for
(i)
detection of fractures in bones
(ii)
physiotherapy
(iii)
radar systems Also write their wavelength range.
Marking-scheme solution
(i)
X-rays
Wavelength range: $\displaystyle 1$ nm to $\displaystyle 10^{-3}$ nm
(ii)
Infrared waves
Wavelength range: $\displaystyle 1$ mm to $\displaystyle 700$ nm
(iii)
Microwaves
Wavelength range: $\displaystyle 0.1$ m to $\displaystyle 1$ mm
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