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A-LevelPhysicsWaves9702/12 · May/June 2010 · Q241 Mark

Electromagnetic waves from an unknown source in space were found to be significantly diffracted when passing through gaps of the order of 10⁻⁵ m. Which type of wave are they most likely to be?

Aradio waves
Bmicrowaves
Cinfra-red waves
Dultraviolet waves

✓ Correct answer

C: infra-red waves

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Waves, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, May/June 2010 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 24.

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