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Part of Electromagnetic SpectrumGCSE Physics

This memory aid covers Memory Aid within Electromagnetic Spectrum for GCSE Physics. Revise Electromagnetic Spectrum in Waves for GCSE Physics with 15 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 9 of 13 in this topic. Use it for quick recall, then test yourself straight afterwards so the memory aid becomes usable in an answer.

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Section 9 of 13

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15 questions

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15 flashcards

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Order of EM spectrum (low to high frequency):

"Raging Martians Invaded Venus Using X-ray Guns"

Radio — Microwave — Infrared — Visible — Ultraviolet — X-ray — Gamma

Which end is dangerous? The "Gun" end (gamma/X-ray) — high frequency, high energy, ionising.

Visible light colours: Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Indigo Violet — "Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain"

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Read this section alongside the surrounding pages in Electromagnetic Spectrum. That gives you the full topic sequence instead of a single isolated revision point.

Practice Questions for Electromagnetic Spectrum

What is the speed of all electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?

  • A. 3 x 10^8 m/s
  • B. 3 x 10^6 m/s
  • C. 3 x 10^10 m/s
  • D. 340 m/s
1 markfoundation

Explain the potential dangers of ultraviolet radiation to humans.

3 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

Speed of EM waves in vacuum?
3 × 10⁸ m/s (speed of light)
Are all EM waves transverse?
Yes, all EM waves are transverse

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