Infrared, visible and ultraviolet radiations /light have different pro...
All the statements related to radiations/lights are correct except statement 4.
- The wavelength of infrared is more than that of ultraviolet radiation.
- The wavelength of ultraviolet is smaller than that of visible light.
- The photon energy of visible light is more than that of infrared light.
- The photon energy of ultraviolet is lesser than that of visible light.
Note:
- Order of frequency is as follows: Radio Waves< Microwaves< Infrared Radiation< Visible Light< Ultraviolet Radiation< X-rays< Gamma Rays.
- Order of wavelength is as follows: Radio Waves> Microwaves> Infrared Radiation> Visible Light> Ultraviolet Radiation> X-rays> Gamma Rays.
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Infrared, visible and ultraviolet radiations /light have different pro...
Photon Energy of Ultraviolet is Lesser than that of Visible Light
In order to explain why option 'D' is not correct, we need to understand the concept of photon energy and how it relates to different types of radiation.
Photon Energy:
- Photon energy is the energy carried by a single photon, which is a quantum of electromagnetic radiation.
- The energy of a photon is directly proportional to its frequency, which is inversely proportional to its wavelength.
Visible Light:
- Visible light falls in the middle of the electromagnetic spectrum, with wavelengths ranging from about 400 to 700 nanometers.
- Visible light photons have a moderate energy level compared to other types of radiation, making them easily detectable by the human eye.
Ultraviolet Light:
- Ultraviolet light has shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than visible light, ranging from about 10 to 400 nanometers.
- Due to their shorter wavelengths, UV photons have higher energy levels compared to visible light photons.
Incorrect Statement:
- The statement in option 'D' that the photon energy of ultraviolet is lesser than that of visible light is incorrect.
- In reality, ultraviolet radiation has higher photon energy compared to visible light due to its shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies.
Therefore, the correct relationship among these types of radiation is that ultraviolet light has higher photon energy than visible light, making option 'D' the incorrect statement in this context.