NEET
Physics

Electromagnetic Spectrum

Low Priority
Consistency: 30%
Weightage: 6 / 20 Yrs

High-Yield Trend

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2011

Questions
6 MCQs

01
PYQ 2011
easy
physics ID: neet-201
The decreasing order of wavelength of infrared, microwave, ultraviolet and gamma rays is:
1. gamma rays, ultraviolet, infrared, microwaves.
2. microwaves, gamma rays, infrared, ultraviolet.
3. infrared, microwave, ultraviolet, gamma rays.
4. microwave, infrared, ultraviolet, gamma rays.
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02
PYQ 2013
easy
physics ID: neet-201

The condition under which a microwave oven heats up a food item containing water molecules most efficiently is:

1. the frequency of microwaves has no relation with the natural frequency of water molecules.
2. microwaves are heatwaves, so always produce heating.
3. infrared waves produce heating in a microwave oven.
4. the frequency of the microwaves must match the resonant frequency of the water molecules.
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03
PYQ 2015
easy
physics ID: neet-201
The energy of the EM waves is of the order of . To which part of the spectrum does it belong?
1. X-rays
2. Infrared rays
3. Ultraviolet rays
4. -rays
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04
PYQ 2019
easy
physics ID: neet-201

Which colour of the light has the longest wavelength?
1. violet
2. red
3. blue
4. green

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05
PYQ 2020
easy
physics ID: neet-202
The EM wave with the shortest wavelength among the following is:
1. Ultraviolet rays
2. -rays
3. Gamma-rays
4. Microwaves
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06
PYQ 2022
easy
physics ID: neet-202
Match List I with List II.
List - I
(Electromagnetic waves)
List - II
(Wavelength)
(a) AM radio waves (i)
(b) Microwaves (ii)
(c) Infrared radiation (iii)
(d) -rays (iv)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
2. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
3. (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
4. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
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Preparing Electromagnetic Spectrum for NEET

Electromagnetic Spectrum is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.

The questions compiled above are previous year questions (PYQs) directly related to Electromagnetic Spectrum. Practicing these specific questions helps you understand the difficulty level and the examiner's approach to this topic.

Topic Frequently Asked Questions

Is Electromagnetic Spectrum a high-weightage topic?

You can refer to the priority and consistency badges at the top of this page. High priority topics should be thoroughly revised multiple times before the exam.

Should I memorize the solutions?

No, it is highly recommended to understand the core concept and methodology behind each solution rather than memorizing them, as exact questions are rarely repeated, but the concepts definitely are.