Microwave Applications
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Microwaves widely used in:
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Solution
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Radio astronomy and ovens
Microwaves have wavelengths shorter than radio waves but longer than IR.
- Ovens: Microwaves specifically excite rotational modes in water molecules, heating food efficiently.
- Radio Astronomy: Many celestial signals (like the Cosmic Microwave Background) are in this band.
- Radar/Communication: Also primary uses.
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About This Question
- Subject
- physics
- Chapter
- electromagnetic waves
- Topic
- microwave applications
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Year
- 2025
Solution
Correct Answer:
Radio astronomy and ovens
Microwaves have wavelengths shorter than radio waves but longer than IR.
- Ovens: Microwaves specifically excite rotational modes in water molecules, heating food efficiently.
- Radio Astronomy: Many celestial signals (like the Cosmic Microwave Background) are in this band.
- Radar/Communication: Also primary uses.
This medium difficulty physics question is from the chapter electromagnetic waves, covering the topic of microwave applications. It appeared in the 2025 exam.
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