Waves, light and the electromagnetic spectrum (topics 4–5)
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Explain how seismic waves provide evidence for the structure of the Earth.
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Explain why objects appear coloured.
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132 marks
A converging lens forms an image 6 cm high of an object 2 cm high. Calculate the magnification.
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Explain why the Earth's temperature depends on the balance of radiation absorbed and emitted.
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Which electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelength?
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Describe what happens when waves reach a boundary between two materials.
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Explain why radio waves are used for communication and how they are produced.
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333 marks
Explain how infrared radiation is used in cooking and thermal imaging.
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