NEET Physics Properties of EM Waves Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Gamma rays have shorter wavelengths than radio waves.
Reason (R): Gamma rays originate from atomic nuclei, whereas radio waves are produced by accelerating electrons in a circuit.
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
Both the assertion and reason are true. Gamma rays indeed have shorter wavelengths than radio waves, and the reason correctly explains the origin of gamma rays and radio waves as described in the NCERT context.
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