Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Waves

Question:

Match List-I with List-II

List-I Electromagnetic Waves

List-II Production

(A) Radio waves

(I) Vibration of atoms and molecules

(B) X-rays

(II) originates from an atomic nucleus

(C) $γ$-radiation

(III) produced by accelerating electrons in a circuit

(D) infrared waves

(IV) emitted from heavy atoms

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Options:

(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)

(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

Correct Answer:

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

List-I Electromagnetic Waves

List-II Production

(A) Radio waves

(III) produced by accelerating electrons in a circuit

(B) X-rays

(IV) emitted from heavy atoms

(C) $γ$-radiation

(II) originates from an atomic nucleus

(D) infrared waves

(I) Vibration of atoms and molecules

 

  • (A) Radio waves — (III) Produced by accelerating electrons in a circuit: Radio waves are generated by oscillating electric charges (electrons) in conducting wires, such as those found in radio transmitters and antennas.

  • (B) X-rays — (IV) Emitted from heavy atoms: X-rays are produced when high-energy electrons strike a metal target (usually a heavy atom like tungsten). The sudden deceleration of electrons or the transitions of inner-shell electrons in these heavy atoms releases X-ray photons.

  • (C) γ-radiation (Gamma) — (II) Originates from an atomic nucleus: Gamma rays are the highest energy EM waves and are emitted during radioactive decay or nuclear reactions as the nucleus transitions from an excited state to a lower energy state.

  • (D) Infrared waves — (I) Vibration of atoms and molecules: Infrared radiation is often referred to as "heat waves." It is produced by the thermal motion and vibrations of atoms and molecules within a substance.