X-rays and gamma rays are both ionising radiations - Edexcel - GCSE Physics - Question 4 - 2017 - Paper 1
Question 4
X-rays and gamma rays are both ionising radiations.
(i) Complete the sentence by putting a cross (×) in the box next to your answer.
Another example of an ionising... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:X-rays and gamma rays are both ionising radiations - Edexcel - GCSE Physics - Question 4 - 2017 - Paper 1
Step 1
Complete the sentence by putting a cross (×) in the box next to your answer.
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Answer
The correct answer is D (ultraviolet). Ultraviolet radiation is another example of ionising radiation, as it has enough energy to ionise atoms.
Step 2
Which of these graphs is correct for electromagnetic waves?
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The correct graph is B. In electromagnetic waves, frequency is inversely proportional to wavelength. As wavelength decreases, frequency increases.
