Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

Fig. 7.1 shows the electromagnetic spectrum. The diagram labels radio waves, micro-waves, infra-red waves, visible light, X-rays and gamma rays.
(a)[1]

One kind of wave is absent from Fig. 7.1. State what it is called.

(b)[1]

One type of electromagnetic wave is used to transmit signals to satellites. State what it is called.

(c)[1]

Gamma rays and light waves move through the vacuum of space to the Earth. Which statement is correct? Tick one box.

(d)[1]

State one difference between sound waves and electromagnetic waves.

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