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5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum

5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum

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Question 8

An astronomical detector on a space telescope measures the energy of incoming photons from a hot, young O-type star to be approximately 1.2 × 10-18 J.

In which region of the electromagnetic spectrum does this radiation lie?

A

Infrared

B

Visible light

C

Ultraviolet

D

X-ray

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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. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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