Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

The diagram illustrates the electromagnetic spectrum. The figures show the approximate wavelength at the borders between the different regions of the spectrum. For a device to use electromagnetic radiation, it must have an aerial with roughly the same size as the radiation it is intended to receive. Which statement is correct?

  • AA mobile phone uses radiation from region P.
  • BA television satellite dish uses radiation from region Q.
  • CThe receptor cells in an eye use radiation from region R.
  • DThe remote controller for a television uses radiation from region U.

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