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Identify the electromagnetic waves whose wavelength very as: (a) `10^-11m lt lambda lt 10^-14m` (b) `10^-4m lt lambda lt 10^-6m`. Write one use each.

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(a) Gammarays, It is used in treatment of
cancer and tumor.
(b) Infrared rays, It is used in physical therapy.
i.e., to treat muscular strain and in green houses
to keep the plants warm.
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