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Paper 3 structured question: Electromagnetic spectrum

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Electromagnetic spectrum

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Understanding the behavior of electromagnetic waves is crucial for communication technologies.

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Electromagnetic Waves

Electromagnetic waves include radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays. They all travel at the same speed in a vacuum.

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    State two types of electromagnetic waves.

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Speed of Electromagnetic Waves

All electromagnetic waves travel at the same speed in a vacuum, which is approximately 3.00 x 10^8 m/s.

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    State the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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