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Which of the following represents an infrared wavelength?
A) 104 cm
B) 105 cm
C) 106 cm
D) 107 cm

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Hint:Infrared radiations are electromagnetic radiations and thus is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum where all the radiations (electromagnetic) are distributed according to frequency and wavelength. The wavelength table of the electromagnetic spectrum can be used to identify which of the given options represents an infrared wavelength.
We need to carry out the conversions as all the options are given in cm.

Complete step by step answer:Electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all electromagnetic radiations and these radiations are distributed according to frequency and wavelength.
Infrared radiation is invisible to the eyes as these are beyond the red end of the visible spectrum.

Wavelength table of electromagnetic spectrum:
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From the table it can be observed the range of Infrared radiations is:
700 nm to 1 mm
Converting this range into cm:
700×107=7×105cm
1×101=0.1cm(101)
Range in cm = 7×105 cm - 101
The only option falling under this range is 104 cm (Rest all does not fall into this range; either have lower or higher values)
Checking on number line:
From here, we can see that 104 satisfies this range but 105 cm, 106 cm, 107 cm does not.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A) 104 cm.

Note:Infrared radiations cannot be seen (as it is beyond visible rays wavelength) but can be felt due to its warmth.
It can be classified as near, middle and far depending upon its distance with respect to the visible spectrum.
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