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5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum

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Question 12

The diagram shows the regions of the electromagnetic spectrum ordered by increasing frequency from left to right.

Radio WavesPInfraredVisible LightQX-raysR
Lowest frequencyHighest frequency

Which row correctly identifies the parts P, Q and R of the electromagnetic spectrum?

A

P: ultraviolet, Q: microwaves, R: gamma rays

B

P: microwaves, Q: ultraviolet, R: gamma rays

C

P: microwaves, Q: gamma rays, R: ultraviolet

D

P: infrared, Q: ultraviolet, R: gamma rays

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5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum Questions

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26 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum, covering 5.2.1 Electromagnetic waves and refraction in glass (core practical), 5.2.2 Groups of the electromagnetic spectrum, 5.2.3 Wavelength-dependent behaviour of EM waves, and 5.2.4 Velocities of EM waves in different substances. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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