Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

Fig. 8.1 presents a mobile (cell) phone.
(a(i))[1]

State which type of electromagnetic wave is used for the mobile phone signal.

(a(ii))[1]

State one type of electromagnetic wave that has a shorter wavelength than visible light.

(b(i))[2]

State the audible frequency range for a healthy human ear, and include the unit.

(b(ii))[2]

Note B appears on the same oscilloscope screen as note A. Describe the differences between the wave for note B and the wave for note A. You may draw on Fig. 8.2 to show the differences.

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