Physics 5054 · O Level · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

Fig. 4.1 shows the electromagnetic spectrum. The shaded band in the centre marks visible light. From left to right, the diagram labels are: gamma rays, X-rays, A, (visible light), B, C, radio waves.
(a)[2]

State the name of the component marked A, B and C.

(b)[1]

State the name of the component of the electromagnetic spectrum with the greatest frequency and the smallest wavelength.

(c)[3]

Explain how X-rays are used to produce an image of a broken bone in a patient’s leg.

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