Electromagnetic Waves · CSEC Physics

8 past-paper questions on Electromagnetic Waves, part of Waves and Optics, from every CSEC Physics paper on Quelpr.

1. 2(a)7 marks· Physics Q2 2(a)Complete Table 3 below to show the link between an electromagnetic wave, its source and its use or effect.
2. 2(a)(i)2 marks· Physics Q2 2(a)(i)Identify ONE type of radiation with wavelength: a) longer than visible light b) shorter than visible light.
3. 2(a)(ii)5 marks· Physics Q2 2(a)(ii)Complete Table 2 which relates to the sources and uses of electromagnetic waves.
4. 2(c)1 mark· Physics Q2 2(c)State ONE property of an electromagnetic wave.
5. 4(a)6 marks· Physics Q4 4(a)List THREE types of electromagnetic waves in order of increasing wavelength. Identify a use of EACH type of wave.
6. 4(a)(i)2 marks· Physics Q4 4(a)(i)State TWO properties of electromagnetic waves.
7. 4(a)(ii)4 marks· Physics Q4 4(a)(ii)Visible light is a type of electromagnetic wave. State TWO other types of electromagnetic waves indicating whether the wavelength of each is higher or lower than that of visible light.
8. 6(a)(ii)3 marks· Physics Q6 6(a)(ii)Electromagnetic waves have many properties. Write a paragraph describing at least THREE properties not referred to in Part (a) (i).