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Types Of Electromagnetic Waves (GCSE Physics)

The following is a GCSE Physics test covering 'Types Of Electromagnetic Waves' from the broader topic Waves. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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Which electromagnetic radiation is primarily detected as thermal (heat) radiation from warm objects and used in thermal cameras?
Which electromagnetic radiation is detected directly by the human eye?
Which range of frequencies (order of magnitude) corresponds to visible light (around 400–700 nm)?
Which electromagnetic waves are primarily produced in nuclear decay processes (excluding particle emissions) and are highly penetrating?
Which colour of visible light has a wavelength closest to 400 nm?
Which electromagnetic radiation is typically used in TV remote controls and some short-range sensors?
Which electromagnetic radiation is often used to treat deep-seated tumours by delivering high-energy doses?
Which electromagnetic radiation is mostly absorbed by the ozone layer before reaching the Earth’s surface?
Which electromagnetic radiation is most likely to ionise atoms and damage DNA, hence used carefully in cancer therapy and sterilisation?
Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum can be seen by most humans without instruments?
Which list gives electromagnetic waves in order from lowest frequency to highest frequency?