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A-LevelPhysicsWaves9702/12 · May/June 2020 · Q261 Mark

The table shows the wavelengths of five electromagnetic waves. Which row correctly identifies the principal radiation for each of these wavelengths? [Figure 26.1]

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Agamma-ray, X-ray, infrared, microwave, radio wave
Bradio wave, microwave, infrared, X-ray, gamma-ray
Cradio wave, microwave, ultraviolet, infrared, X-ray
DX-ray, infrared, ultraviolet, microwave, radio wave

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A: gamma-ray, X-ray, infrared, microwave, radio wave

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Waves, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, May/June 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 26.

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