NEET Physics Applications of EM Waves Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Infrared radiation is crucial for the greenhouse effect, maintaining Earth's average temperature.
Reason (R): Infrared waves are absorbed by water molecules in the atmosphere, increasing their thermal motion.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Infrared radiation plays a role in the greenhouse effect as it is absorbed by molecules like water vapor, increasing their thermal motion and thus contributing to Earth's warmth.
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