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Figure 9.1 shows an incomplete electromagnetic spectrum. Place visible light in the correct position. increasing frequency =<} gamma microwaves rays Figure 9.1
See it on the paper →Identify the electromagnetic radiation that is involved in thermal energy transfer by radiation.
See it on the paper →Complete the list to show the five missing colours of the visible spectrum in the correct order. ceeeteteteeeeeeeteee violet
See it on the paper →State which colour in the visible spectrum has the longest wavelength highest frequency
See it on the paper →Red light has a wavelength of 7.0 x 10-7 m and travels at 3.0 x 108m/s. Calculate the frequency of red light. frequency =
See it on the paper →Which pair contains two of these colours in order of increasing frequency (lower frequency first)?
See it on the paper →Most of the energy emitted by the Sun is from three regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Name these three regions.
See it on the paper →Most of the energy emitted by the Sun is from three regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Name these three regions.
Comprehensive responses • Some candidates identified infrared radiation as the electromagnetic radiation used in thermal energy transfer. Limited responses • Most candidates identified an incorrect electromagnetic radiation. • Ultraviolet radiation was more popular than infrared radiation.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0654/32 Q9(c)(ii) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Some candidates completed the visible spectrum correctly. Limited responses • Some candidates included extra colours such as purple.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0654/32 Q11(c)(i) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Some candidates correctly identified red as having the longest wavelength and violet as having the highest frequency. Limited responses • Some candidates confused red with violet.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0654/32 Q11(c)(ii) (Cambridge)
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Write visible light in the correct place in the incomplete electromagnetic spectrum in Fig. 11.1. X-rays microwaves
See it on the paper →Name the region of the electromagnetic spectrum with waves of the highest frequency.
See it on the paper →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 →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 →A frequency of infrared radiation emitted by the Sun is 2.5 × 10 14 Hz. The speed of infrared radiation is 3.0 × 10 8 m / s. wavelength = m Calculate the wavelength of this infrared radiation.
See it on the paper →Fig. 10.1 shows an incomplete electromagnetic spectrum. Write infrared radiation in its correct position. increasing frequency X-rays visible light radio waves
See it on the paper →Fig. 10.2 shows a ray of white light from the Sun refracting through a prism. The ray of light splits into the seven colours of the visible spectrum. The seven colours are shown as the numbers 1 to 7. Red light refracts less than violet light. ite wh ht lig prism 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fig. 10.2 Complete Table 10.1 to identify...
See it on the paper →Which statement about their frequencies and speeds in a vacuum is correct?
See it on the paper →Fig. 3.1 shows an incomplete electromagnetic spectrum. increasing frequency radio waves visible light γ-rays On Fig. 3.1, write infrared and ultraviolet in their correct places.
See it on the paper →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 →State the region of the electromagnetic spectrum where the waves have the lowest frequency.
See it on the paper →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.
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