0654.P3.3.01 — Know the main regions of the electromagnetic spectrum (radio, microwave, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, gamma) in order of frequency: past paper questions
Real questions on 0654.p3.3.01 — know the main regions of the electromagnetic spectrum (radio, microwave, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, x-ray, gamma) in order of frequency
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- 0973/31 · May/June 2025 · Q11b(i)[1]
Write visible light in the correct place in the incomplete electromagnetic spectrum in Fig. 11.1. X-rays microwaves
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2025 · Q11b(ii)[1]
Name the region of the electromagnetic spectrum with waves of the highest frequency.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2025 · Q10a(iv)[1]
The scientist uses thermal imaging cameras to detect polar bears travelling on the ice. State the region of the electromagnetic spectrum detected in thermal imaging cameras.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2024 · Q9c(ii)[2]
Ultrasound waves are not part of the electromagnetic spectrum. State the name of one region of the electromagnetic spectrum and give one use for waves in this region. name use
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2024 · Q3b(i)[1]
Gamma (γ) radiation is used in hospitals to destroy cancer cells. Fig. 3.1 shows an incomplete electromagnetic spectrum. Write gamma (γ) radiation in its correct place. X‑rays microwaves radio waves Fig. 3.1
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2024 · Q3b(ii)[1]
State the region of the electromagnetic spectrum where the waves have the lowest frequency.
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2024 · Q3c(i)[2]
Radio waves are part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Complete the sentences to compare radio waves to visible light. Radio waves have a frequency and a wavelength than visible light.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2023 · Q9d[2]
The headlamps of a train produce visible light. Visible light is part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Fig. 9.3 shows an incomplete electromagnetic spectrum. Complete Fig. 9.3 to show all the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. increasing frequency gamma radiation X-rays infrared microwaves Fig. 9.3
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · October/November 2023 · Q6b[2]
The flower uses brightly coloured petals to attract the bee. The petals reflect ultraviolet light and visible light, both of which are part of the electromagnetic spectrum. State one similarity and one difference between visible light and ultraviolet light. similarity difference
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2023 · Q12c(i)[1]
Fig. 12.1 shows an incomplete electromagnetic spectrum. Write infrared radiation in its correct place. increasing frequency X-rays visible light
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2023 · Q12c(ii)[1]
State the electromagnetic radiation which has the highest frequency.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2023 · Q3c(i)[1]
The astronaut communicates with Earth using radio waves. Fig. 3.1 shows an incomplete electromagnetic spectrum. Write radio waves in the correct position in Fig. 3.1. increasing frequency X-rays visible light Fig. 3.1
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2023 · Q6d(i)[3]
Calculate the frequency of the light from the flame. frequency = Hz
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2023 · Q9c[2]
The filament lamps emit energy in the form of infrared radiation and visible light. Complete the sentences to compare infrared radiation with visible light. Infrared radiation and visible light are both parts of the . The wavelength of infrared radiation is than the wavelength of visible light. The frequency of infrare...
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2022 · Q12a[2]
A person standing on a warm, sunny beach is exposed to several forms of electromagnetic radiation. Fig. 12.1 shows part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Complete Fig. 12.1 by writing the names of the other two forms of electromagnetic radiation in the correct places. gamma- radiation ultraviolet visible light infrared...
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2022 · Q6a(i)[1]
Place infrared radiation in the correct place in the incomplete electromagnetic spectrum shown in Fig. 6.2. increasing frequency X-rays ultraviolet radio waves Fig. 6.2
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Electromagnetic radiation is used in hospitals. On Fig. 6.3, draw one straight line from each radiation to its correct medical use. One line has been drawn for you. radiation use γ-radiation treating cancer infrared radiation diagnosing broken bones X-rays measuring body temperatures Fig. 6.3
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2021 · Q3b(ii)[1]
Suggest one part of the electromagnetic spectrum emitted by the lamp.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2021 · Q12e(i)[1]
Fig. 12.1 shows an incomplete electromagnetic spectrum. X-rays ultraviolet microwaves Fig. 12.1 Place radio waves in the correct place in Fig. 12.1.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2021 · Q3b(ii)[1]
Name the part of the Sun’s electromagnetic spectrum that is responsible for heating the saddle.
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What examiners said
Candidates put visible light in a range of boxes, although the correct answer was the most commonly seen. Some candidates filled in all the boxes, showing they knew the full range.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/31 Q11(b)(i) (Cambridge)
Few candidates gave the correct answer, with many suggesting heat or visible light.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/32 Q10(a)(iv) (Cambridge)
The majority of candidates gained a mark for stating that a difference between visible light and ultraviolet light was the wavelength or the frequency. A few candidates incorrectly gave the wavelength of visible light as being less than the wavelength of ultraviolet light. The similarity between visible light and ultraviolet light was more challenging. A few candidates gave the answer that they ar...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0973/41 Q6(b) (Cambridge)
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