Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

This question concerns the electromagnetic spectrum.
(a(i))[1]

State the name of a region of the electromagnetic spectrum whose wavelengths are longer than those of visible light.

(a(ii))[1]

State the name of a region of the electromagnetic spectrum whose wavelengths are shorter than those of visible light.

(a(iii))[1]

Electromagnetic waves are moving through a vacuum. Indicate which property is identical for all the waves. Tick (✓) one box. The options are: frequency, speed, amplitude.

(a(iv))[1]

Indicate the correct statement about the character of electromagnetic waves. Tick (✓) one box. The options are: All electromagnetic waves are transverse. All electromagnetic waves are longitudinal. Some electromagnetic waves are transverse and some are longitudinal.

(a(v))[1]

Indicate the correct statement about what electromagnetic waves do. Tick (✓) one box. The options are: They transfer energy from one place to another. They transfer atoms from one place to another. They transfer molecules from one place to another.

(b(i))[1]

State the type of electromagnetic radiation used by a remote controller to switch a television on and off.

(b(ii))[1]

State the type of electromagnetic radiation used in a hospital to make an image of broken bones.

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