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Question 141

The list below shows the different types of waves in the electromagnetic spectrum:

  • Radio waves
  • Microwaves
  • Infrared
  • Visible light
  • Ultraviolet
  • X-rays
  • Gamma rays

Which statement is correct for every one of these waves when they travel through a vacuum?

A

They all travel at the same speed of approximately 3×108 m/s3 \times 10^8 \text{ m/s}3×108 m/s.

B

They all have the same wavelength.

C

They all have the same frequency.

D

They all carry the same energy per photon.

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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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