Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

Visible light, X-rays and microwaves are all part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Which statement about these waves is correct?

  • AIn a vacuum, microwaves travel faster than visible light and have a shorter wavelength.
  • BIn a vacuum, microwaves travel at the same speed as visible light and have a shorter wavelength.
  • CIn a vacuum, X-rays travel faster than visible light and have a shorter wavelength.
  • DIn a vacuum, X-rays travel at the same speed as visible light and have a shorter wavelength.

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