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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2023

Choose the correct statements regarding infra red waves from the following.
(A) Infra red waves produced by hot bodies and molecules.
(B) This radiation is trapped by greenhouse gases such as \( CO_2 \) and water vapour.
(C) These waves are used in earth satellites.
(D) Exposure to these radiation induces the production of more melanin.
(E) These radiations are used in eye surgery.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A (A), (D) and (E) only
  2. B (A), (B) and (C) only
  3. C (B), (C) and (D) only
  4. D (C), (D) and (E) only
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(B) (A), (B) and (C) only

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(A) Correct: Infrared (IR) waves are often called "heat waves" because they are emitted by the thermal vibrations of hot bodies and molecules. (B) Correct: Greenhouse gases like \(CO _2\) and water vapor absorb longwavelength IR radiation reflected from the Earth, which helps…
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