Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

A section of a car was heat-damaged because, on a bright day, it had been parked opposite a curved building with mirrors that concentrated reflected sunlight onto the vehicle. Which statement about sunlight gives the correct explanation for this observation?

  • ASunlight contains infra-red radiation.
  • BSunlight contains ultraviolet radiation.
  • CSunlight is a longitudinal progressive wave which carries energy.
  • DSunlight is a transverse standing wave which carries energy.

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