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Waves and Their Properties
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114 CXC CSEC Physics questions on Waves and Their Properties, each with instant feedback and a full examiner-style mark scheme.

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

What is infrared radiation used for?

  1. Medical X-rays
  2. TV remote controls, thermal imaging, and heating
  3. Radio broadcasting
  4. Sterilising equipment
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✓ Answer: B — TV remote controls, thermal imaging, and heating
Infrared radiation is used in remote controls, thermal imaging cameras, toasters, heaters, and fibre optic communication.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

What are X-rays used for?

  1. Mobile phone signals
  2. Cooking food
  3. Medical imaging to see bones and detecting fractures
  4. TV broadcasting
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✓ Answer: C — Medical imaging to see bones and detecting fractures
X-rays can penetrate soft tissue but are absorbed by bones and metal. They are used in hospitals to create images of bones and detect fractures or dental problems.
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