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Electromagnetic spectrum

Why can light from the Sun travel through space?

A

Mechanical waves can travel through a vacuum without a medium.

B

Sound waves can travel through a vacuum without a medium.

C

Water waves can travel through a vacuum without a medium.

D

Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum without a medium.

Electromagnetic spectrum Flashcards

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Flashcards for CIE IGCSE Physics Electromagnetic spectrum, covering the key terms, formulae and methods you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 3 (Core) or Paper 2 and Paper 4 (Extended), plus Paper 5 or Paper 6. 24 cards drawn from Electromagnetic spectrum, matched to the CIE IGCSE Physics (0625) specification. Recall questions account for roughly 50% of marks at IGCSE Physics, so these target the marks you can secure before the paper starts.