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Question 111

Two students are describing different types of electromagnetic radiation:

  • Student 1: This radiation is used for satellite television communications.
  • Student 2: This radiation is used to detect counterfeit banknotes.

Which option correctly identifies the radiation described by each student?

A

Student 1: microwave; Student 2: ultraviolet

B

Student 1: infrared; Student 2: X-rays

C

Student 1: radio waves; Student 2: gamma rays

D

Student 1: ultrasound; Student 2: visible light

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Electromagnetic spectrum Questions

  1. IGCSE
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  3. /Electromagnetic spectrum

198 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics Electromagnetic spectrum, covering Electromagnetic spectrum. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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