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5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum

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Question 35
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The Figure shows a microwave at one instant.

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a.

Use the Figure to determine the wavelength of the microwave.

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b.

The speed of microwaves in air is 3.0 × 108 m/s.

Calculate the frequency of the microwave.

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c.

Describe the difference between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave.

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5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum Questions

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

84 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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