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The electromagnetic spectrum

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This question is about parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.

gamma raysXultravioletvisible lightYmicrowavesradio waves \begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline \text{gamma rays} & \mathbf{X} & \text{ultraviolet} & \text{visible light} & \mathbf{Y} & \text{microwaves} & \text{radio waves} \\ \hline \end{array} gamma rays​X​ultraviolet​visible light​Y​microwaves​radio waves​​
a.

The names of two parts of the electromagnetic spectrum are missing from the table. Complete the table by identifying the names of the missing parts:

  • X:
  • Y:
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b.

Electromagnetic waves have various properties and applications.

(i) Which of these quantities increases as you transition from radio waves to gamma rays along the spectrum?

  • A amplitude
  • B frequency
  • C speed in a vacuum
  • D wavelength

(ii) Which type of electromagnetic wave is widely utilized in satellite transmissions and radar systems?

  • A gamma rays
  • B infrared
  • C microwaves
  • D ultraviolet
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