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5.4 Uses and dangers of EM radiation

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Question 12

Draw one line from each use of an electromagnetic wave to the matching electromagnetic wave.

One connection has been made for you as an example.

Use of an electromagnetic wave

  • for carrying signals in optical fibres (connected to Visible light)
  • to sterilise medical equipment
  • for local television and radio transmissions
  • to examine internal bone structures

Electromagnetic wave

  • Radio waves
  • Microwaves
  • Infrared
  • Visible light
  • Ultraviolet
  • X-rays
  • Gamma rays
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5.4 Uses and dangers of EM radiation Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /5.4 Uses and dangers of EM radiation

25 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 5.4 Uses and dangers of EM radiation, covering 5.4.1 Dangers of electromagnetic radiation, 5.4.2 Uses of electromagnetic radiation, 5.4.3 Radio waves and oscillations in circuits, and 5.4.4 Changes in atoms and nuclei generating radiation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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