Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

Fig. 7.1 shows the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.
(a)[1]

Fig. 7.1 shows the initial letter of some colours in the visible section of the spectrum. State which colours are absent.

(b(i))[1]

State the names of the regions of the electromagnetic spectrum used for communications.

(b(ii))[1]

State the name of the region of the electromagnetic spectrum used in remote controls for televisions and DVD players.

(c)[1]

Describe how large amounts of microwave energy can be dangerous to people.

(d)[2]

State two safety precautions that must be taken when using X-rays.

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