NDA 2024 Physics question

Consider the two statements given below : Statement-1 : Infrared waves are also called heat waves. Statement-2 : Water molecules readily absorb infrared waves. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

(A)Both the statements are individually true and Statement-2 is the correct explanation of Statement-1.Correct
(B)Both the statements are individually true, but Statement-2 is not the correct explanation of Statement-1.
(C)Statement-1 is true, but Statement-2 is false.
(D)Statement-2 is true, but Statement-1 is false.

Answer: (A)

Solution

Infrared waves are called heat waves because water molecules, which are present in most materials, readily absorb them;

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Question ID VK-032681