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Given below is a list of electromagnetic spectrum and its mode of production. Which one does not match?  

A

Gamma rays - Radioactive decay of the nucleus

B

Ultraviolet - Magnetron valve

C

Infra-red - Vibration of atoms and molecules

D

X-rays - Coolidge tube

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To solve the problem of identifying which mode of production does not match with the electromagnetic spectrum, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Electromagnetic Spectrum**: The electromagnetic spectrum consists of various types of waves, including gamma rays, x-rays, ultraviolet (UV) rays, microwaves, and infrared waves. Each type of wave is produced through different mechanisms. 2. **Identify the Modes of Production**: - **Gamma rays**: Produced by radioactive decay of atomic nuclei. - **X-rays**: Generated using a Coolidge tube, which involves high-energy electrons colliding with a target material. - **Ultraviolet (UV) rays**: Produced by high-temperature bodies (like the sun) or through gaseous electric discharge. - **Microwaves**: Generated using a magnetron, which is a type of vacuum tube. - **Infrared waves**: Produced by the vibrations of atoms and molecules. 3. **Match Each Type of Wave with Its Production Method**: - Gamma rays → Radioactive decay (Correct) - X-rays → Coolidge tube (Correct) - UV rays → High-temperature body or gaseous electric discharge (Correct) - Microwaves → Magnetron (Correct) - Infrared → Vibrations of atoms and molecules (Correct) 4. **Identify the Mismatch**: Upon reviewing the relationships, we find that the statement regarding UV rays being produced by a magnetron is incorrect. UV rays are not produced by a magnetron; they are produced by high-temperature bodies or gaseous electric discharge. 5. **Conclusion**: The incorrect match is the one that states UV rays are produced by a magnetron. Therefore, the answer to the question is that the option related to UV rays and magnetron does not match. ### Final Answer: The mismatch is: **Ultraviolet rays produced by a magnetron**. ---

To solve the problem of identifying which mode of production does not match with the electromagnetic spectrum, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Electromagnetic Spectrum**: The electromagnetic spectrum consists of various types of waves, including gamma rays, x-rays, ultraviolet (UV) rays, microwaves, and infrared waves. Each type of wave is produced through different mechanisms. 2. **Identify the Modes of Production**: - **Gamma rays**: Produced by radioactive decay of atomic nuclei. ...
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