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O-LevelPhysicsWaves5054/12 · May/June 2024 · Q221 Mark

Which statement about infrared radiation is correct?

AIn a vacuum, infrared radiation travels at the speed of light.
BInfrared radiation is a longitudinal wave.
CInfrared radiation has a higher frequency than ultraviolet radiation.
DWhite surfaces are better emitters of infrared radiation than black surfaces.

✓ Correct answer

A: In a vacuum, infrared radiation travels at the speed of light.

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Waves, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, May/June 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 22.

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