Microwaves and X-rays both transfer energy.
Give three other similarities between microwaves and X-rays.
Both microwaves and X-rays have uses in medicine. Give one medical use of X-rays.
Explain why exposure to X-rays can be harmful but exposure to microwaves is not harmful in the same way.
In communication transmitters, microwaves are produced at a specific frequency. Explain how these microwaves are produced.
29 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 6.2 Electromagnetic waves, covering 6.2.1 Types of electromagnetic waves, 6.2.2 Properties of electromagnetic waves 1, 6.2.3 Properties of electromagnetic waves 2, 6.2.4 Uses and applications of electromagnetic waves, 6.2.5 Lenses, and 6.2.6 Visible light. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.