Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

An electromagnetic wave is given a wavelength of $85\,\mu\text{m}$.
(a(i))[1]

State the wavelength, in $\text{m}$, for the wave.

(a(ii))[2]

Calculate the frequency, in $\text{THz}$, of the wave.

(a(iii))[1]

State the name of the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that includes this wave.

(b)[2]

A current $I$ in a coil of wire creates a magnetic field. The energy $E$ stored in that magnetic field is given by $E = \frac{I^2 L}{2}$, where $L$ is a constant. The coil manufacturer states that $L$, in SI base units, is $7.5 \times 10^{-6} \pm 5\%$. The current $I$ in the coil is measured as $(0.50 \pm 0.02)\,\text{A}$. These values of $L$ and $I$ are then used to work out $E$. Determine the percentage uncertainty in the value of $E$.

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