Question:

Match List - I with List - II:

 List - I (Electromagnetic Waves) List - II (Wavelength)
(a)AM radio waves(i)10-10 m
(b)Microwaves(ii)102 m
(c)Infrared Radiations(iii)10-2 m
(d)X - rays(iv)10-4 m

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Updated On: May 3, 2025
  • (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c)-(ii), (d) - (i)
  • (a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c)-(i), (d) - (iv)
  • (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c)-(ii), (d) - (i)
  • (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c)-(iv), (d) - (i)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

We can match List-I and List-II as follows:

  • AM radio waves have a wavelength of 102 m, which is comparatively longer, typical for radio waves.
  • Microwaves have a wavelength of 10-2 m, suitable for applications like cooking in microwave ovens.
  • Infrared radiations have shorter wavelengths, but let's consider the longest option available in the context, so we'll skip this for now to explore shorter.
  • X-rays are known to have very short wavelengths like 10-10 m.

The correct matching based on wavelength is:

  • AM radio waves: 102 m
  • Microwaves: 10-2 m
  • Infrared Radiations (assuming a typo with available options): not specifically matching but should be shortest, however, choosing next shortest for completion under constraints
  • X-rays: 10-10 m

Thus, the correct answer is: (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c)-(iv), (d) - (i)

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Concepts Used:

Electromagnetic waves

The waves that are produced when an electric field comes into contact with a magnetic field are known as Electromagnetic Waves or EM waves. The constitution of an oscillating magnetic field and electric fields gives rise to electromagnetic waves.

Types of Electromagnetic Waves:

Electromagnetic waves can be grouped according to the direction of disturbance in them and according to the range of their frequency. Recall that a wave transfers energy from one point to another point in space. That means there are two things going on: the disturbance that defines a wave, and the propagation of wave. In this context the waves are grouped into the following two categories:

  • Longitudinal waves: A wave is called a longitudinal wave when the disturbances in the wave are parallel to the direction of propagation of the wave. For example, sound waves are longitudinal waves because the change of pressure occurs parallel to the direction of wave propagation.
  • Transverse waves: A wave is called a transverse wave when the disturbances in the wave are perpendicular (at right angles) to the direction of propagation of the wave.