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a.

The following list contains the names of types of energy transfer by means of waves:

X-rays, microwaves, visible light, ultraviolet, infra-red, ultrasound, radio waves \text{X-rays, \quad microwaves, \quad visible light, \quad ultraviolet, \quad infra-red, \quad ultrasound, \quad radio waves} X-rays, microwaves, visible light, ultraviolet, infra-red, ultrasound, radio waves

Which one of these is not a type of electromagnetic wave?

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b.

State the nature of the wave you have named in (a)(i).

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c.

The remaining names in the list are all regions of the electromagnetic spectrum, but one region is missing. Name the missing region.

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d.

A mobile phone transmitter emits waves with a frequency of 1.5×109 Hz1.5 \times 10^9\text{ Hz}1.5×109 Hz. Electromagnetic waves travel at a speed of 3.0×108 m/s3.0 \times 10^8\text{ m/s}3.0×108 m/s.

Calculate the wavelength of the waves emitted by this transmitter. State the equation you use.

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