SN Kansagra School

Spectrum and EM waves WS 2

Date: Name: Roll No.:
Subject: PHYSICS Standard: 10 2022 - 2023 Teacher’s Sign

1) Match the following.

RADIATION SOURCE

Gamma Rays Sunlight, Light from electric bulb

X Rays TV and Radio transmitters

Ultra Violet Rays Klystron tube, Magnetron tube

Visible Light Arc Lamp or Spark

Infra Red waves Energy changes in nuclei of radioactive elements

Micro Waves Bodies with temperature greater than 0 K

Radio Waves Change in energy level of electrons of metals

2) Listed below are properties of different electromagnetic waves. Write the name of the
corresponding electromagnetic wave against each property.
a. Also known as heat waves
b. Can cause cancer
c. Cause fluoroscence on ZnS plate
d. Turn silver salts blac
e. Can penetrate through thick metallic sheets
f. Can pass through quartz, but are absorbed by glass
g. Are absorbed by glass, but not by rock salt
h. Can be detected using a thermopile
3) Match the following.

RADIATION USES

Gamma Rays Vision; Photosynthesis

X Rays RADAR, TV signal transmission

Ultra Violet Rays Microwave oven, Mobile phones

Visible Light Sanitization; Authentication of currency, Tanning

Infra Red waves Orthopedics; CT scan, Study crystal structure, Airport security checks

Micro Waves Night vision, Meteorology, War communication

Radio Waves Kill cancer cells; Detect cracks in metals, Sanitizing surgical equipment

4) An electromagnetic wave has a frequency of 500 MHz and a wavelength of 60 cm.

a. Calculate the velocity of the wave.
b. Name the medium through which it is travelling.
5) An EM wave is produced on account of energy changes in the nucleus of the uranium
atom.
a. Name this wave.
b. List two properties that are specific for this wave.
6) Explain why
a. X rays are used to detect cracks in bones
b. The envelope of a UV bulb is made up of quartz and not ordinary glass
c. Infra red waves are used for communication during war
7) Mention two uses of each of the following waves
a. X rays c. Visible spectrum e. Micro waves
b. Gamma rays d. Infra Red waves f. Radio waves
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8) An electromagnetic wave has a wavelength of 2 X 10 m. Mention two uses of this wave.