Waves the electromagnetic spectrum
3 marks · NormalFill in the missing boxes in the table to correctly order the following electromagnetic waves by increasing frequency. Start with the lowest frequency.
| Order (1 = lowest frequency) | Wave type |
|---|---|
| 1 | Radio waves |
| 2 | ? |
| 3 | Visible light |
| 4 | ? |
| 5 | Gamma rays |
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Must show: Correct identification of wave types for each missing order position
Also accept: 2: Microwaves or Infrared; 4: X-rays or Ultraviolet as per the correct sequence
Common mistakes: Placing X-rays before visible light; Placing gamma rays early; Incorrect order of infrared and microwaves
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Marking points
B1 · 1 mark · Correctly identifies the wave type for position 2 (microwaves or infrared, as contextually ordered in content).
B2 · 1 mark · Correctly identifies the wave type for position 4 (ultraviolet or X-rays, as contextually ordered).
B3 · 1 mark · All wave types in correct order.
Worked solution
| Order (1 = lowest frequency) | Wave type |
|---|---|
| 1 | Radio waves |
| 2 | Microwaves |
| 3 | Visible light |
| 4 | Ultraviolet |
| 5 | Gamma rays |