NEET Physics Applications of EM Waves Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Infrared waves contribute to the greenhouse effect. | Reason (R): Infrared waves are absorbed by water molecules, 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 waves are absorbed by molecules like water and CO2, increasing thermal motion, which contributes to the greenhouse effect by maintaining Earth's warmth.
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