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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 waves have wavelengths approximately between 1 millimetre and 1 metre and are used for radar and some communications?
Which electromagnetic radiation is most likely to ionise atoms and damage DNA, hence used carefully in cancer therapy and sterilisation?
Which electromagnetic wave is commonly used to sterilise surfaces and some medical equipment?
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 electromagnetic radiation is emitted by all objects above absolute zero and increases with object temperature?
Which electromagnetic radiation is detected directly by the human eye?
Which equation correctly relates the energy E of a photon to its frequency f?
Which type of electromagnetic wave is used in microwave ovens to heat food?
Which electromagnetic radiation is mostly absorbed by the ozone layer before reaching the Earth’s surface?
Which electromagnetic wave can pass through soft tissue but is largely absorbed by bone, making it useful for medical imaging?