A radiation X is focused on the bulb of a thermometer. Mercury in the thermometer shows a rapid increase. The radiation X is
A
Infrared radiation
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B
Visible light
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C
Ultraviolet radiation
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D
X - rays
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Solution
The correct option is A Infrared radiation Infrared is the invisible portion of electromagnetic spectrum, which can produce heating effect. But visible light is also capable of heating effect.