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Cambridge IGCSE Physics practice

Which of the following has the shortest wavelength?

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Electromagnetic spectrum

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Which of the following has the shortest wavelength?.

  1. A.Radio waves
  2. B.Microwaves
  3. C.Visible light
  4. D.Gamma rays

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Sections of the Electromagnetic Spectrum

The electromagnetic spectrum consists of various sections, each with different frequencies and wavelengths. The sections include radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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    State the section of the electromagnetic spectrum with the longest wavelength.

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