Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

A student investigates several kinds of wave.
(a)[3]

Calculate the speed of the waves.

(b)[3]

State and explain what occurs to the waves as they pass across the edge of the block.

(c(i))[1]

State the name of one region in Fig. 6.2 whose wavelengths are longer than those of visible light.

(c(ii))[1]

Describe one use of ultraviolet radiation.

(c(iii))[1]

Compare the speed of radio waves with the speed of gamma rays while both are travelling through a vacuum.

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