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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 mostly absorbed by the ozone layer before reaching the Earth’s surface?
Which electromagnetic radiation is typically used in TV remote controls and some short-range sensors?
Which type of electromagnetic wave has the highest frequency?
Which health effect is most closely associated with excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation?
Which type of electromagnetic wave is commonly used in radio astronomy to study cold gas clouds and pulsars?
Which colour of visible light has a wavelength closest to 400 nm?
Which electromagnetic radiation is primarily detected as thermal (heat) radiation from warm objects and used in thermal cameras?
Which equation correctly relates the energy E of a photon to its frequency f?
Which electromagnetic wave is commonly used to sterilise surfaces and some medical equipment?
Which electromagnetic radiation excites phosphors in fluorescent lamps to emit visible light?
Which pair of electromagnetic waves are ionising and can remove tightly bound electrons from atoms?