Physics 5054 · O Level · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

Fig. 10.1 shows the electromagnetic spectrum.
(a)[2]

State the name of the part of the electromagnetic spectrum found in region P, Q and R.

(b)[1]

On Fig. 10.1, place a tick (✓) in every box that shows the components with frequencies higher than the frequencies of visible light.

(c(i))[3]

Calculate the frequency of infra-red radiation with wavelength $9.4 \times 10^{-7}\,\text{m}$.

(c(ii))[2]

Explain how infra-red radiation is used in television remote controllers.

(d)[2]

On Fig. 10.2, draw the route taken by the light as it moves through the glass and into the air.

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