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5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum

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Question 8
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A microwave oven is used to heat some food.

Which statement describes how energy is transferred to the food?

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A

The oven heats the air, and the hot air transfers energy to the food

B

Microwaves transfer energy from the oven to the water in the food

C

Microwaves carry hot particles from the oven into the centre of the food

D

The food reflects the microwaves, which transfers energy to its surface

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5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum

48 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Physics 5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum, covering 5.2.1 Electromagnetic waves in space, 5.2.2 Energy transfer by electromagnetic waves, 5.2.3 Frequency and wavelength across the spectrum, 5.2.4 Groups of the electromagnetic spectrum, 5.2.5 Visible light and the limits of human sight, 5.2.6 Light as an electromagnetic wave, 5.2.7 Uses of electromagnetic waves, 5.2.8 Hazards of ultraviolet, X-rays and gamma rays, 5.2.9 Ultrasound and imaging inside the body, and 5.2.10 Radio waves and oscillating circuits. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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