Physics 5054 · O Level · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

Fig. 6.1 shows several colours from the visible part of the electromagnetic spectrum: red, orange, yellow, green, blue.
(a(i))[1]

State which colour in Fig. 6.1 has the greatest wavelength.

(a(ii))[1]

State which colour in Fig. 6.1 has the greatest frequency.

(b)[4]

Visible light, infra-red, ultra-violet and radio waves are four components of the electromagnetic spectrum. State two further components of the electromagnetic spectrum and describe a different use of each component.

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