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A-LevelPhysicsWaves9702/12 · Feb/Mar 2019 · Q261 Mark

The diagram shows the principal regions of the electromagnetic spectrum, with some details labelled. The diagram is not to scale. [Figure 26.1] What is a typical order of magnitude of the wavelength of the radiation in region Q?

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A10⁻⁷ m
B10⁻⁵ m
C10⁻² m
D10⁰ m

✓ Correct answer

C: 10⁻² m

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Waves, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Feb/Mar 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 26.

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