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GCSE Physics - Waves

The Electromagnetic Spectrum 2

14 marks over 14 questions.
1. Which type of light travels faster in free space? [1]



2. a) Complete this list of waves, ordered by decreasing wavelength and increasing frequency:
Radio Waves
(a)
Infra-red
Visible Light
(b)
(c)
Gamma Rays
What is (a)?		 [1]
b) What is (b)? [1]
c) What is (c)? [1]
3. a) Uses of Waves
For each wave, state one use.

Radio Waves		 [1]
b) Microwaves [1]
c) Infra-red [1]
d) Visible Light [1]
e) Ultraviolet [1]
f) Gamma Rays [1]
4. A wave is passed through a person's body. For each of the following effects, try to name the wave that is being applied to the body.

There is damage to the person's skin and hair cells, and they go blind.		 [1]
b) The person's body tissue feels warmer inside. [1]
c) The person suffers from cancer and cell mutation. [1]
d) The persons skin burns a little. [1]

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