Q.

The energy of the em waves is of the order of 15keV. To which part of the spectrum does it belong?

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a

Ultraviolet rays 

b

γ-rays 

c

 Infra-red rays 

d

 X-rays 

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

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 As λ=hcE

Where the symbols have theri usual meanings.

 Here, E=15keV=15×103 V and hc=1240eVnm

 λ=1240eVnm15×103eV=0.083nm

As the wavelength range of X -rays is from 1 nm to 10-3 so this wavelength belongs to X -rays.

 

 

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