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O-LevelPhysicsWaves5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q271 Mark

A student makes four statements about infrared waves. 1 They can be seen by the human eye. 2 They travel at 330 m/s in air. 3 They are transverse waves. 4 They are used by intruder alarms. Which statements are correct for infrared waves?

A1 and 3
B2, 3 and 4
C2 only
D3 and 4 only

✓ Correct answer

D: 3 and 4 only

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Waves, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2024 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 27.

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