Physics
A radiation P is focused by a proper device on the bulb of a thermometer. Mercury in the thermometer shows a rapid increase. The radiation P is —
- infrared radiation
- visible light
- ultraviolet radiation
- X-rays
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infrared radiation
Reason — Mercury in the thermometer shows a rapid increase due to the heating effect of the radiation. Hence, we can say that the radiation P is the infrared radiation.
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