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Physics - Elecromagnetic Spectrum
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- 1What is the electromagnetic spectrum?The electromagnetic spectrum is a continuous range of wavelengths
- 2Name four types of waves on the electromagnetic spectrum?Radio waves, microwaves, visible light and infrared
- 3What are radio waves used for?Radio waves are used to transmit television and radio programmes.
- 4What is infrared used for?Security lights and burglar alarms.
- 5What else can infrared transmit?Remote controls for television sets and DVD players
- 6What types of waves are sound waves?Longitudinal waves
- 7Which wave has lowest frequencies and longest wavelengthsRadio waves
- 8Which wave has highest frequencies and shortest wavelengthsGamma waves
- 9What can microwave radiation do?Microwave radiation can be used to transmit signals such as mobile phone calls.
- 10What harm can visible light do?Very bright light can damage our eyes
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