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Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2023 · Paper 12 · Question 23

9702Electromagnetic spectrum

A student is investigating two electromagnetic waves, X and Y, in a vacuum. Wave X has a wavelength of 5.2 × 10⁻⁷ m. Wave Y has a frequency of 9.4 GHz. Which principal regions of the electromagnetic spectrum contain waves X and Y?

  1. AX: radio wave, Y: ultraviolet
  2. BX: ultraviolet, Y: visible
  3. CX: visible, Y: microwave
  4. DX: microwave, Y: radio wave

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Correct answer: C. X: visible, Y: microwave

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