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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Waves

Question:

Condensed matter (solids and liquids) and dense gases at all temperatures emit electromagnetic radiation in which a continuous distribution of several wavelengths is present, though with different intensities. What is the reason for this ?

Options:

Due to the oscillations of atoms.

Due to the oscillations of molecules.

Both 1 and 2.

Neither 1 nor 2.

Correct Answer:

Both 1 and 2.

Explanation:

All condensed matter (solids, liquids, and dense gases) emit electromagnetic radiation at all temperatures. Also, this radiation has a continuous distribution of several wavelengths with different intensities. This is caused by oscillating atoms and molecules and their interaction with the neighbours.