Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

A surface that seems smooth has irregularities on it that are less than the wavelength of visible light. What is the approximate maximum size of the biggest irregularities on the surface?

  • A$20\,\text{nm}$
  • B$350\,\text{nm}$
  • C$720\,\text{nm}$
  • D$5.0\,\mu\text{m}$

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