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Subject: Grade 10 Physical Sciences Name:


Topic: Electromagnetic radiation
Total: 36 Marks Date:

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Question 1: Text Input 3 marks


Use the formula in the diagram to calculate the wavelength of an EM wave with frequency
.

Your answer will be in scientific form. Round off to TWO decimal places. Write down the number and the
exponent ONLY, separated by a dash (-). Do not write 'x10'

For example (not the correct answer): 5,25-12

Question 2: Multiple Choice 4 marks


The frequency of an EM wave with wavelength is ...

(A reminder that the value for the constant is )

A
B
C
D

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Question 3: True/False 3 marks


Electromagnetic waves propagate as changing electric and magnetic fields that are parallel to each other.

TRUE FALSE

Question 4: True/False 2 marks


A fixed/static electric field can generate a changing magnetic field.

TRUE FALSE

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Question 5: Please Fill In The Blanks 6 marks
The type of electromagnetic radiation used:

1. To detect counterfeit notes is (1) .

2. To open & close automatic doors is (2) .

3. In navigation systems (3) .

Possible Answers: X-rays | UV | Gamma rays | Infrared | Microwaves | Radio waves

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Question 6: Multiple Choice 4 marks
Which type of electromagnetic radiation is primarily used in night vision technology?

A Gamma rays
B Microwaves
C Infrared
D Ultraviolet

Question 7: Text Input 3 marks


Starting from the highest, arrange the following types of electromagnetic radiation in order of decreasing
frequency.

A. Microwaves
B. Yellow light
C. X-rays

Write your answer as a list of letters separated by a comma (,) - for example: D,F,E.

Question 8: Text Input 3 marks


Which radiation has the largest wavelength and the lowest frequency?

Only state the name of the radiation.

Question 9: True/False 2 marks


Electromagnetic waves do not need a medium to propagate/travel.

TRUE FALSE

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Question 10: Please Fill In The Blanks 6 marks
A photon of electromagnetic radiation has a frequency of .
1. The energy of the photon is (1) .

2. The wavelength of the photon is (2) .

3.Use the table provided to identify the type of radiation to which this photon belongs.
It is a (3) .

Formulae:

Possible Answers: | | | | microwave | infrared


radiation

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Total: 36 Marks

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