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Properties Of Electromagnetic Waves (GCSE Physics)

The following is a GCSE Physics test covering 'Properties Of Electromagnetic Waves' from the broader topic Waves. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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How does increasing the amplitude of an electromagnetic wave affect the wave at a detector?
Which of these electromagnetic wave types is ionising and therefore presents the greatest risk of causing cell damage at the same exposure level?
Which instrument converts the pressure variations of a sound wave into electrical variations that can be amplified or recorded?
How does the frequency of an electromagnetic wave relate to the energy of a single photon of that wave?
Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is typically used for satellite communications and Wi-Fi links?
What happens to the wavelength of light when it is blue-shifted (observed at shorter wavelength) compared with the source?
Why does visible light refract (change direction) when passing from air into glass?
Which equation correctly relates the speed (c), frequency (f) and wavelength (?) of an electromagnetic wave?
Sunburn is caused mainly by which part of the electromagnetic spectrum reaching skin?
Which statement about polarization is true?
Which of the following is a typical use of visible light in technology?