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A-LevelPhysicsWaves9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q251 Mark

Which statement about electromagnetic radiation is correct?

AWaves of wavelength 5 × 10⁻⁹ m are high-energy gamma rays.
BWaves of wavelength 3 × 10⁻⁸ m are ultra-violet waves.
CWaves of wavelength 5 × 10⁻⁷ m are infra-red waves.
DWaves of wavelength 9 × 10⁻⁷ m are light waves.

✓ Correct answer

B: Waves of wavelength 3 × 10⁻⁸ m are ultra-violet waves.

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Waves, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2011 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 25.

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