Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

Radio waves and $$-rays (gamma) are both forms of radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum. Fig. 7.1 illustrates the main regions of the electromagnetic spectrum, and most of the regions are labelled.
(a(i))[2]

On Fig. 7.1, write the names of the radiations in the two other parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.

(a(ii))[1]

State one application of $$-rays.

(a(iii))[2]

State whether the radio waves or the $$-rays, if either, reach the Earth’s atmosphere first. Give a reason for your answer.

(b(i))[2]

Use the graph in Fig. 7.2 to find the time interval between pulses.

(b(ii))[2]

Determine the frequency of the pulses shown in Fig. 7.2.

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