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5.4 Uses and dangers of EM radiation

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Infrared radiation is one example of an electromagnetic wave. Infrared can transfer thermal energy from a household radiator to the air in a room, raising its temperature.

Describe examples of two other electromagnetic waves transferring energy.

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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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