Chapter 11, Problem 1E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The various other parts of the entire electromagnetic spectrum included in our everyday vocabulary are to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

Electromagnetic radiation is a form of energy and it consists of electric field as well as magnetic field. Electromagnetic radiation has wave like properties.

Light is a electromagnetic radiation having speed of $3\times {10}^8\text{m}/\text{s}$.

Answer to Problem 1E

The other parts of the entire electromagnetic spectrum are gamma rays, x-rays, ultraviolet radiation, infrared radiation, microwave, and radio waves.

The common parts of everyday vocabulary are X-rays, microwaves and radio waves.

Explanation of Solution

The other parts of the entire electromagnetic spectrum are gamma rays, x-rays, ultraviolet radiation, infrared radiation, microwave, and radio waves.

Gamma rays and x-rays are very energetic. These are used to destroy the cancer cells. Ultraviolet radiation, infrared radiation and microwave are used to determine the structure of organic and inorganic compounds. Radio waves are used in radios.

X-rays, microwaves and radio waves are commonly part of everyday vocabulary.

Conclusion

The other parts of the whole electromagnetic spectrum are gamma rays, x-rays, ultraviolet radiation, infrared radiation, microwave, and radio waves.

X-rays, microwaves and radio waves are widely used in everyday vocabulary.