A-LevelPhysicsWaves9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q231 Mark
A student is investigating two electromagnetic waves, X and Y, in a vacuum. Wave X has a wavelength of 5.2 × 10⁻⁷ m. Wave Y has a frequency of 9.4 GHz. Which principal regions of the electromagnetic spectrum contain waves X and Y?
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Aradio wave, ultraviolet
Bultraviolet, visible
Cvisible, microwave
Dmicrowave, radio wave
✓ Correct answer
C: visible, microwave
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