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Electromagnetic Spectrum - Radio Waves and Microwaves

Radio waves are detected using which of the following?

**Microwaves** λ≈10⁻³ to 0.3 m, f≈10⁹ to 10¹² Hz, produced by klystron/magnetron, used in microwave ovens because frequency ≈2.45 GHz matches rotational resonance of water molecules, causing dielectric heating, also radar, satellite communication due to small wavelength allows directional beams. As per the document, radio waves are detected using receiver's aerials. Using c = fλ, E₀/B₀ = c, I_d = ε₀ dΦ_E/dt, and spectrum classification λ = c/f, evaluation yields Receiver's aerials, illustrating EM wave transverse nature and Maxwell's displacement current concept.

Ref: NCERT > Physics Book > Electromagnetic Waves > Electromagnetic Spectrum - Radio Waves and Microwaves

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Electromagnetic Spectrum - Radio Waves and Microwaves

What is a common method to detect radio waves according to the document?

**Radio waves** λ≈10⁻¹ to 10⁴ m, f≈10⁴ to 10⁹ Hz, produced by rapid acceleration/deceleration of electrons in aerials/antenna, used for long-distance communication because low frequency diffracts around obstacles and reflects from ionosphere, enabling ground wave and sky wave propagation, effective for broadcasting. The document lists receiver's aerials as a common method to detect radio waves. Using c = fλ, E₀/B₀ = c, I_d = ε₀ dΦ_E/dt, and spectrum classification λ = c/f, evaluation yields Receiver's aerials, illustrating EM wave transverse nature and Maxwell's displacement current concept.

Ref: NCERT > Physics Book > Electromagnetic Waves > Electromagnetic Spectrum - Radio Waves and Microwaves

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