Physics 5054 · O Level · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

A student gives four claims about infrared waves. 1. They can be detected by the human eye. 2. They move at $330\,\text{m s}^{-1}$ in air. 3. They are transverse waves. 4. They are used in intruder alarms. Which of the statements are correct for infrared waves?

  • A1 and 3
  • B2, 3 and 4
  • C2 only
  • D3 and 4 only

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