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1 This question is about the following four types of wave.

infrared microwaves ultrasound radio waves

Answer the questions, choosing words from this list.

(a) State which of the types of wave are electromagnetic.

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(b) State which type of electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelength.

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[Total: 2]

2 (a) State the name of one type of electromagnetic wave with a wavelength shorter than that of
visible light.

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2 (b) State one use of the type of wave you have given in (a).

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[Total: 2]

3 The diagram shows a ray of light striking a plane mirror.

plane
mirror
O

ray of light
B

(a) State the name of the dashed line OB in the diagram.

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(b) On the diagram, indicate the angle of reflection by drawing an X. [1]

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(c) State the law of reflection.

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[Total: 3]

4 The red light produced by a laser is monochromatic.

State what is meant by monochromatic.

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[Total: 1]

5 The diagram shows the path of a ray of red light through a glass block in air.

(a) On the diagram, one of the angles at B is 62°. State the value of the angle labelled P.

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(b) State the name of the process which occurs at B.

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(c) On the diagram, draw the path of the ray of red light as it travels from C into the air.
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[Total: 4]
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6 Complete the following sentences about light.

Use words from the list.

atomic blue three electromagnetic

electronic violet five red seven

Light is part of a spectrum of radiation called the ................................................ spectrum.

A glass prism disperses white light into ................................................ colours.

The colour of light that is refracted least is ................................................ . [3]

[Total: 3]

7 The diagram shows a small plotting compass which is aligned with the magnetic field between
magnetic poles A and B of a U-shaped magnet.

A S N B

State the polarity of the poles.

pole A .......................................................................................................................................

pole B ....................................................................................................................................... [1]

[Total: 1]
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8 The diagram shows the magnetic field pattern around a bar magnet.

On the diagram, write the letters N and S to indicate the north and south poles of the magnet. [1]

[Total: 1]

9 The diagram shows a soft-iron bar placed close to a permanent magnet.

State and explain what happens to the soft-iron bar. You may draw on the diagram.

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[Total: 3]