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Chapter 5, Problem 5Q
To determine

(a)

The portion of electromagnetic spectrum the wavelength of 2.6μm belongs to.

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Answer to Problem 5Q

The wavelength of 2.6μm belongs to infrared region of electromagnetic spectrum.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Wavelength is 2.6μm.

Concept used:

The Electromagnetic spectrum is as follows:

Gamma Rays λ<1012 m
X-Rays 0.01nm<λ<10 nm
UV rays 10nm<λ<400 nm
Visible light 107m<λ<105 m
Infrared 700nm<λ<1 mm
Microwave 103m< λ<1 m
Radio waves 1 mm<λ<1000 m

Table 1 From table 1, the given wavelength of 2.6 μm is belongs to infrared region.

Conclusion:

Thus, the wavelength of 2.6μm belongs to infrared region of electromagnetic spectrum.

To determine

(b)

The portion of electromagnetic spectrum the wavelength of 34 m belongs to.

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Answer to Problem 5Q

The wavelength of 34m belongs to the Radio wave region of electromagnetic spectrum.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Wavelength is 34m.

Concept used:

From table 1, the given wavelength of 34m is belongs to radio wave region.

Conclusion:

Thus, the wavelength of 34m belongs to the Radio wave region of electromagnetic spectrum

To determine

(c)

The portion of electromagnetic spectrum the wavelength of 0.54 nm belongs to.

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Answer to Problem 5Q

The wavelength of 0.54nm belongs to the X-ray region of electromagnetic spectrum.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Wavelength is 0.54nm.

Concept used:

From table 1, the given wavelength of 0.54nm is belongs to radio wave region.

Conclusion:

Thus, the wavelength of 0.54nm belongs to the X-ray region of electromagnetic spectrum

To determine

(d)

The portion of electromagnetic spectrum the wavelength of 0.0032 nm belongs to.

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Answer to Problem 5Q

The wavelength of 0.0032 nm belongs to the Gamma wave region of electromagnetic spectrum.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Wavelength is 0.0032 nm.

Concept used:

From table 1, the given wavelength of 0.0032 nm is belongs to radio wave region.

Conclusion:

Thus, the wavelength of 0.0032 nm belongs to the Gamma wave region of electromagnetic spectrum

To determine

(e)

The portion of electromagnetic spectrum the wavelength of 0.62μm belongs to.

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Answer to Problem 5Q

The wavelength of 0.62μm belongs to the visible region of electromagnetic spectrum.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Wavelength is 0.62μm.

Concept used:

From table 1, the given wavelength of 0.62μm is belongs to radio wave region.

Conclusion:

Thus, the wavelength of 0.62μm belongs to the visible region of electromagnetic spectrum

To determine

(f)

The portion of electromagnetic spectrum the wavelength of 310 nm belongs to.

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Answer to Problem 5Q

The wavelength of 310 nm belongs to the Ultraviolet region of electromagnetic spectrum.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Wavelength is 310 nm.

Concept used:

From table 1, the given wavelength of 310 nm is belongs to radio wave region.

Conclusion:

Thus, the wavelength of 310 nm belongs to the Ultraviolet region of electromagnetic spectrum

To determine

(g)

The portion of electromagnetic spectrum the wavelength of 0.012 m belongs to.

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Answer to Problem 5Q

The wavelength of 0.012 m belongs to the microwave region of electromagnetic spectrum.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Wavelength is 0.012 m.

Concept used:

From table 1, the given wavelength of 0.012 m is belongs to radio wave region.

Conclusion:

Thus, the wavelength of 0.012m belongs to the microwave region of electromagnetic spectrum

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