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Question 116

Ultraviolet radiation, radio waves, and gamma rays are all components of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Which statement about these waves is correct?

A

In a vacuum, radio waves travel faster than ultraviolet radiation and have a longer wavelength than ultraviolet radiation.

B

In a vacuum, radio waves travel at the same speed as ultraviolet radiation and have a shorter wavelength than ultraviolet radiation.

C

In a vacuum, gamma rays travel faster than ultraviolet radiation and have a shorter wavelength than ultraviolet radiation.

D

In a vacuum, gamma rays travel at the same speed as ultraviolet radiation and have a shorter wavelength than ultraviolet radiation.

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Electromagnetic spectrum Questions

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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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