The distance that the wave travels in one cycle is called as?

Cycle length

Displacement

Cycle amplitude

Wavelength

Correct Answer : Wavelength

Explanation : The wavelength of a wave is the distance the wave travels in one cycle. The wavelength of a signal is represented by the Greek letter λ (lambda) and has the same units as length.

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The maximum peaks of an electromagnetic wave are separated by a distance of 8 in. What is the frequency?

256.4Khz

256.7Mhz

1477.8Khz

1477.8Mhz

Correct Answer : Option (D) : 1477.8Mhz

Explanation : Wavelength =8 in.= 0.203 m
Frequency = 300/0.203 = 1477.8Mhz.

SHF Em waves are used in?

Underwater communication

Satellite communication

Aircraft to ATC communication

Ground to ground communication

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Satellite communication

Explanation : SHFs or Super High Frequency EM waves are those which lie between the frequency range of 3 to 30GHz range. These microwaves frequencies are widely used in satellite communication and radar.

Which one of the following is not a source of infrared radiation?

Sun

Books

Light bulbs

Human bodies

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Books

Explanation : Infrared radiation is generally associated with heat. Infrared is produced by light bulbs, human bodies, and basically any physical equipment that generates heat.