Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

This question concerns the electromagnetic spectrum. Fig. 7.1 presents the regions of the electromagnetic spectrum in sequence. The labels shown are: radio waves, microwaves, infra-red radiation, visible light, [blank], [blank], gamma rays.
(a)[2]

Complete Fig. 7.1 by filling in the two missing labels.

(b)[1]

State one use of infra-red radiation.

(c)[1]

Describe the harmful effect that microwaves have on people.

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