Electromagnetic spectrum (Edexcel GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What type of wave are electromagnetic waves?
What type of wave are electromagnetic waves?
Transverse waves
What speed do all EM waves travel at in a vacuum?
What speed do all EM waves travel at in a vacuum?
The same speed
Which part of the EM spectrum can humans see?
Which part of the EM spectrum can humans see?
Visible light only
How does the energy transferred relate to frequency?
How does the energy transferred relate to frequency?
Higher frequency = more energy
Why are high-frequency EM waves more dangerous?
Why are high-frequency EM waves more dangerous?
Transfer more energy
What causes refraction of EM waves?
What causes refraction of EM waves?
Different speeds in materials
What happens when an EM wave is absorbed at a boundary?
What happens when an EM wave is absorbed at a boundary?
Energy taken in by material
Which EM waves have the longest wavelength?
Which EM waves have the longest wavelength?
Radio waves
Which EM waves have the highest frequency?
Which EM waves have the highest frequency?
Gamma rays
What is infrared radiation felt as?
What is infrared radiation felt as?
Heat
What are microwaves used for?
What are microwaves used for?
Communication and cooking
What damage can ultraviolet radiation cause?
What damage can ultraviolet radiation cause?
Damage to skin and eyes