Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

Fig. 9.1 presents a partly labelled diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum. Reading from left to right, the labels shown are gamma ray, A, ultraviolet, visible, infra-red, B, radio.
(a(i))[2]

Add the missing radiation names at A and at B on Fig. 9.1.

(a(ii))[1]

Show which radiation has the lowest frequency. On Fig. 9.1, draw a ring around the radiation.

(b)[2]

State two safety precautions to follow when handling sources that emit gamma radiation.

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