Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

The next question concerns these four wave types: infrared, microwaves, ultrasound and radio waves.
(a(i))[1]

State which of the listed wave types are electromagnetic.

(a(ii))[1]

State which electromagnetic wave has the greatest wavelength.

(a(iii))[1]

State two types of wave that can travel through a vacuum.

(a(iv))[1]

State which of the types of wave is used to produce an image of an unborn baby.

(b)[2]

State two uses for infrared waves.

(c)[2]

Show whether the wave types in Table 7.1 are transverse or longitudinal. Record your response for each type of wave by putting a tick (✓) in one column. Complete every row in Table 7.1.

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