Optics Question 69

Question: Assertion : Only microwaves are used in radar. Reason : Because microwaves have very small wavelength.

Options:

A) If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C) If assertion is true but reason is false.

D) If the assertion and reason both are false.

E) If assertion is false but reason is true.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

In a radar, a beam signal is needed in particular direction which is possible if wavelength of wave is very small.

Since the wavelength of microwaves is a few millimeter, hence they are used in radar.



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