Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

(a)[1]

State one property of electromagnetic waves that other transverse waves do not share.

(b)

In Fig. 5.1, the seven parts of the electromagnetic spectrum are shown as blocks A to G. A suitable wavelength for the visible region D is $500\,\text{nm}$.

(b(i))[3]

Give the main radiations and a typical wavelength for each of regions B, E and F.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the frequency for a wavelength of $500\,\text{nm}$.

(c)[2]

Every wave in the spectrum shown in Fig. 5.1 can be polarised. Explain what is meant by polarised.

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