Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

Fig. 6.1 shows the main parts of the electromagnetic spectrum arranged in order of rising frequency. A number of the regions have been labelled already.
(a(i))[2]

State the names of regions 1 and 2.

(a(ii))[1]

Describe one practical use of gamma rays.

(a(iii))[1]

Describe one harmful effect on people caused by excessive exposure to gamma rays.

(b)[3]

Calculate the wave's wavelength.

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