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A-LevelPhysicsWaves9702/12 · May/June 2011 · Q251 Mark

In which order of magnitude are the frequencies of electromagnetic waves in the visible spectrum?

A10¹² Hz

B10¹³ Hz

C10¹⁴ Hz

D10¹⁵ Hz

✓ Correct answer

C: 10¹⁴ Hz

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Topic: Waves, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, May/June 2011 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 25.

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