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A radiation X is focused by a particular device on the bulb of a thermometer and mercury in the thermometer shows a rapid increase. Name the radiation X.
Topic: Detecting infrared radiation
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Answer
Exam answer
Infrared radiation.
Explanation
Its heating effect produces a rapid rise in thermometer reading.
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