A-LevelPhysicsWaves9702/12 · Feb/Mar 2017 · Q261 Mark

M and N are two electromagnetic waves. The ratio wavelength of M wavelength of N = 10⁵. What could M and N be?

AM: microwaves, N: visible light

BM: microwaves, N: γ-rays

CM: γ-rays, N: microwaves

DM: visible light, N: microwaves

✓ Correct answer

A: M: microwaves, N: visible light

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