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5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum

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Question 24
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Radiation P has a shorter wavelength than infrared but a longer wavelength than ultraviolet. Radiation Q has a higher frequency than microwaves but a lower frequency than visible light.

Which statement identifies P and Q?

[1]
A

P is ultraviolet and Q is radio radiation.

B

P is infrared and Q is visible radiation.

C

P is visible light and Q is infrared radiation.

D

P is visible light and Q is ultraviolet radiation.

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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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