Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

(a)[2]

On Fig. 7.1, sketch the route taken by the red-light ray as it passes through the glass block and emerges into air.

(b)[1]

State the other five colours of the visible spectrum in the correct sequence.

(c(i))[1]

In Fig. 7.3, one region has not been labelled. State the name of the unlabelled region.

(c(ii))[1]

Describe one application of gamma rays.

(c(iii))[1]

Describe one harmful effect on people from excessive exposure to gamma rays.

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