Electromagnetic Spectrum
 

Electromagnetic Spectrum problem 5


The spectrum of electromagnetic waves is divided into a number of regions such as radio waves, visible light and gamma radiation.


  • State three distinct features of waves that are common to all regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.


  • A typical wavelength of visible light is . Calculate the number of wavelengths of this light in a wave of length .


  • State a typical wavelength for

    • X-rays,

    • infra-red radiation.



 

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