Question

Explain the following, giving proper reason : (a) During charging of a capacitor, displacement current exists in the capacitor. But there is no displacement current when it gets fully charged. (b) The frequency of microwaves in ovens matches with the resonant frequency of water molecules. (c) Infrared waves are also known as heat waves.

How are infrared waves produced? Why are these waves referred to as heat waves? Give any two uses of infrared waves.

How are X-rays produced? Give any two uses of these.

Identify the electromagnetic wave whose wavelengths range is from about (a) 10⁻¹² m to about 10⁻⁸ m. (b) 10⁻³ m to about 10⁻¹ m. Write one use of each.