Core Logic
Correlate each electromagnetic wave with its source of production according to the electromagnetic spectrum:
A. Microwaves are produced by special vacuum tubes, specifically klystrons, magnetrons, and Gunn diodes. (Matches IV)
B. Visible light is emitted when atomic electrons undergo transitions from higher to lower energy levels. (Matches I)
C. Gamma rays are universally generated from the radioactive decay of unstable atomic nuclei. (Matches II)
D. Infrared rays (heat waves) are generated by the thermal vibration of atoms and molecules in a substance. (Matches III)
Step 1: Final Conclusion
A arrow$\rightarrow$ IV
B arrow$\rightarrow$ I
C arrow$\rightarrow$ II
D arrow$\rightarrow$ III
Pattern Recognition
Magnetron is the heart of a microwave oven. Gamma always links to nuclear decay. Infrared is synonymous with thermal atomic vibrations.
Chapter Mix
Class 12 Physics: Electromagnetic Waves