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Physics · May / June 2024 · Paper 12 · Question 22

5054Electromagnetic spectrum

Which statement about infrared radiation is correct?

  1. AIn a vacuum, infrared radiation travels at the speed of light.
  2. BInfrared radiation is a longitudinal wave.
  3. CInfrared radiation has a higher frequency than ultraviolet radiation.
  4. DWhite surfaces are better emitters of infrared radiation than black surfaces.

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Correct answer: A. In a vacuum, infrared radiation travels at the speed of light.

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