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5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum

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Question 37
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Radio waves, visible light and gamma rays travel through a vacuum.

Which statement compares these waves correctly?

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A

Radio waves have the greatest speed and the lowest frequency.

B

Gamma rays have the greatest speed and the longest wavelength.

C

Visible light has the greatest speed and an intermediate frequency.

D

All have the same speed, and gamma rays have the shortest wavelength.

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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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