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5.4 Uses and dangers of EM radiation

5.4 Uses and dangers of EM radiation

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Question 14

Some wireless doorbells use radio waves, whereas some home entertainment systems use infrared remote controls. Explain why a radio wave doorbell transmitter can signal the receiver through a solid brick wall, but an infrared remote control cannot operate a device if a solid brick wall is between them.

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5.4 Uses and dangers of EM radiation Questions

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25 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 5.4 Uses and dangers of EM radiation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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