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A Levels Physics (9702)•9702/11/M/J/22
Question 25 from 9702/11/M/J/22

Explanation

Visibility of electromagnetic waves

Steps:

  • Visible light ranges from 400 nm to 700 nm (4.0 × 10^{-7} m to 7.0 × 10^{-7} m).
  • Convert wavelength: 5.0 × 10^{-7} m = 500 nm.
  • 500 nm is green light, visible to humans.
  • Statement A wrongly claims invisibility.

Why A is correct:

  • Visible spectrum definition includes 500 nm as green light, detectable by human eyes.

Why the others are wrong:

  • B: All EM waves travel at speed c = 3.0 × 10^8 m/s in vacuum (space), but can differ in media.
  • C: EM waves are transverse, allowing polarization (e.g., by filters).
  • D: EM waves propagate via oscillating E and B fields, not requiring atoms in free space.

Final answer: A

Topic: Electromagnetic spectrum

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