NEET Physics Applications of EM Waves Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Infrared waves are used in physical therapy.
Reason (R): Infrared waves increase thermal motion in water molecules, leading to heating effects.
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 waves, produced by hot bodies, are absorbed by water molecules, increasing their thermal motion and causing heating, which is utilized in physical therapy.
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