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5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum

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Question 2

Ultraviolet radiation and infrared radiation are both parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Use words from the box to complete the sentences. Each word may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

amplitude    frequency    longitudinal    speed    transverse    wavelength
a.

Both ultraviolet and infrared waves are ..... waves.

[1]
b.

In a vacuum, ultraviolet radiation and infrared radiation always travel at the same .....

[1]
c.

Infrared radiation always has a longer ..... than ultraviolet radiation.

[1]
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5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum

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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