Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

Fig. 9.1 shows the seven principal sections of the electromagnetic spectrum. The sections labelled are radio waves, microwaves, infra-red radiation, visible light, ultraviolet, one section left unnamed, and gamma rays.
(a(i))[1]

One section in Fig. 9.1 has no label. State the name of the radiation in that section.

(a(ii))[1]

State which region has the greatest wavelength.

(b)[1]

Tick the box for the wave with the lowest speed in air: ultraviolet, ultrasound, visible light.

(c)[4]

Describe a method they could use. State the measurements they must take.

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