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A-LevelPhysicsPhysical quantities and unitsMay/June 2011Paper 1 Q31 Mark

In making reasonable estimates of physical quantities, which statement is not correct?

AThe frequency of sound can be of the order of GHz.
BThe wavelength of light can be of the order of 600 nm.
CThe Young modulus can be of the order of 10¹¹ Pa.
DBeta radiation is associated with one unit of negative charge.

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About This A-Level Physics Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics (9702) May/June 2011 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Physical quantities and units and is worth 1 mark.

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