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Electromagnetic waves with wavelength
(i) `lambda_(1)` is used in satellite communication.
(ii) `lambda_(2)` is used to kill germs in water purifies.
(iii) `lambda_(3)` is used to detect leakage of oil in underground pipelines.
(iv) `lambda_(4)` is used to inprove visibility in runways during fog and mist conditions.
(a) Identify and name the part of electromagnetic spectrum to which these radiations belong.
(b) Arrange these wavelengths in ascending order their magnitude.
(c) Write one more application of each.

A

`lambda_(3)gtlambda_(2)gtlambda_(4)gtlambda_(1)`

B

`lambda_(3)ltlambda_(2)ltlambda_(4)ltlambda_(1)`

C

`lambda_(3)ltlambda_(4)ltlambda_(1)ltlambda_(2)`

D

`lambda_(3)ltlambda_(2)ltlambda_(4)ltlambda_(1)`

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