Electromagnetic Waves (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What type of wave are electromagnetic waves?
What type of wave are electromagnetic waves?
Transverse waves
What do electromagnetic waves transfer from a source to an absorber?
What do electromagnetic waves transfer from a source to an absorber?
Energy
In the example given, what is the source of infrared waves?
In the example given, what is the source of infrared waves?
The sun
What is the absorber in the infrared wave example provided?
What is the absorber in the infrared wave example provided?
The air
How are electromagnetic waves transferred?
How are electromagnetic waves transferred?
Vibrations of electric & magnetic fields
Do electromagnetic waves require a medium to travel through?
Do electromagnetic waves require a medium to travel through?
No
Can electromagnetic waves travel through a vacuum?
Can electromagnetic waves travel through a vacuum?
Yes
At what speed do all electromagnetic waves travel?
At what speed do all electromagnetic waves travel?
The speed of light
What varies between different types of electromagnetic waves?
What varies between different types of electromagnetic waves?
Frequencies, wavelengths & properties
What is the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum called?
What is the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum called?
Visible light