Question detail
For Types of electromagnetic waves, a student is working with a medical ultrasound scan. Which option best uses reflected pulses, timing and boundary echoes to identify radio waves as the lowest frequency electromagnetic waves in the GCSE spectrum.?
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practice
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Topic
Electromagnetic waves
Question
- A. frequency: medical or industrial application in a medical ultrasound scan
- B. frequency: a generic statement that ignores reflected pulses, timing and boundary echoes
- C. frequency: a boundary mistake that confuses sound reflection versus electromagnetic imaging
- D. frequency: a different Unit 4.6 idea from outside Types of electromagnetic waves
Answer
Application check: radio waves are identified by their low frequency and long wavelength in communication contexts, which distinguishes them from infrared, ultraviolet and gamma radiation. Correct option: frequency: medical or industrial application in a medical ultrasound scan
Explanation
frequency: medical or industrial application in a medical ultrasound scan is correct because Application check: radio waves are identified by their low frequency and long wavelength in communication contexts, which distinguishes them from infrared, ultraviolet and gamma radiation. It stays anchored to the Unit 4.6 learning objective and avoids mixing wave speed, frequency, wavelength, transverse motion or electromagnetic-spectrum order.
Common mistake
Types of electromagnetic waves common mistake 1
Giving a vague answer instead of directly addressing: Identify radio waves as the lowest frequency electromagnetic waves in the GCSE spectrum..
Answer by clearly explaining how to identify radio waves as the lowest frequency electromagnetic waves in the GCSE spectrum..
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