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Electromagnetic Spectrum (CIE IGCSE Physics: Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award))

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1a3 marks

Fig. 7.1 shows some devices that each use one type of electromagnetic radiation.

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Draw one line from each device to the correct type of electromagnetic radiation. One has been done for you.

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1b2 marks
(i)
State the name of one type of radiation that has a longer wavelength than visible light.

[1]

  

(ii)
Complete the sentence about electromagnetic radiation. Use a word from the list below.
  
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All types of electromagnetic radiation travel through a vacuum with the same __________

 
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23 marks

Fig. 9.1 shows a partially-labelled diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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(i)
On Fig. 9.1, add the names of the missing radiations at A and at B.
[2]
 
(ii)
Indicate the radiation that has the lowest frequency. On Fig. 9.1, draw a ring around the radiation.
[1]

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3a4 marks

Fig. 8.1 shows an incomplete diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum.

 

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Complete Fig. 8.1 with the names of the missing types of radiation in the correct boxes.

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3b1 mark

State one use for ultraviolet radiation.

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41 mark

Complete the sentence below. 

Gamma rays have the same ___________ as visible light, but different __________ and ____________.

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1a3 marks

Fig. 7.1 shows the electromagnetic spectrum. One type of radiation is not labelled.

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(i)
On Fig. 7.1, add the label for the missing type of radiation.
[1]
 
(ii)
The arrow in Fig. 7.1 indicates a property that is increasing.
 
State the name of the property that is increasing in the direction of the arrow.
[1]
 
(iii)
Compare the speeds of radio waves and visible light in a vacuum.
[1]

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1b4 marks

Describe how X-rays are used for security in airports.

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2a3 marks

Fig. 7.1 shows an incomplete diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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(i)

In Fig. 7.1, section A and section B of the electromagnetic spectrum are not labelled.

State the names of parts A and B.

[2]

(ii)

An electromagnetic wave has a wavelength of 1.0 × 10–9 m. Use Fig. 7.1 to identify the type of electromagnetic wave.

[1]

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2b1 mark

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All electromagnetic waves travel at the same speed in a vacuum.

 

State one other property that is the same for all electromagnetic waves

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33 marks

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Fig. 7.1 shows some parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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(i)
In Fig. 7.1, one part of the electromagnetic spectrum is not labelled.
State the name of this part.
[1]
(ii)
The speed of visible light waves in a vacuum is 3.0 × 108 m / s.
Suggest a value for the speed of infra-red waves in a vacuum.
 
speed = .................................................. m / s
[1]
(iii)
Some parts of the electromagnetic spectrum have a wavelength shorter than that of visible light.
State one example.
[1]

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4a4 marks

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Fig. 7.1 shows a diagram of the main regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Two labels are missing.

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(i)
Complete the labels on Fig. 7.1.
[2]
(ii)

State two properties that are the same for all waves in the electromagnetic spectrum.

[2]

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4b2 marks

State which region of the electromagnetic spectrum is used in each situation.

 
(i)
Detecting objects without opening baggage at a security check
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(ii)
Television remote control
[1]
(iii)
Satellite television transmissions
[1]

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1a2 marks

Fig.9.1 represents the seven main regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.

 
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(i)
In Fig.9.1, one region is not named.
 
State the name of the radiation in this region.
[1]
 
(ii)
State which region has waves with the longest wavelength.
[1]

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1b1 mark

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Tick the box for the wave with the lowest speed in air.

 
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square ultrasound
square visible light

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1c4 marks

A group of students want to determine the speed of sound in air.

 

Describe a method they can use. State the measurements they need to make.

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2a2 marks

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Circle two of the following that apply to an ultrasound wave travelling in air.

 
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2b3 marks

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Calculate the wavelength of X-rays with frequency 1.3 × 1017 Hz in a vacuum.

 

 

wavelength = ...........................................................

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3a1 mark

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Gamma rays are the highest energy waves in the electromagnetic spectrum. 

 

State the maximum speed of gamma rays in a vacuum.

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3b2 marks

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Calculate the frequency of a gamma ray with a wavelength of 6.5 × 10−13 m.

 
 
frequency = .................................... 

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4a3 marks

Fig. 1.1 shows a radio wave. Each 1 cm square is equal to 2 m.

 

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(i)
State the wavelength of the radio wave in Fig 1.1.
[1]
 
(ii)
Sketch on Fig. 1.1 a wave that has a greater amplitude and lower frequency.
[2]

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4b3 marks

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A radio wave with a frequency of 20 GHz travels through the vacuum of space. 

 

Calculate the wavelength of this radio wave.

 
 
wavelength = ....................................

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4c2 marks

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State why sound waves and radio waves have different frequencies at the same wavelength.

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