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WAEC Physics 2023 Objective — Question 43

Question 43 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The range of wavelengths of the infra-red waves in an electromagnetic spectrum is 10⁻³ m to 10⁻⁶ m. Which of the following statements about the wavelength of the radiation is not correct? The wavelength is

  • A. equal to 10⁻³ m
  • B. longer than 10³ m
  • C. shorter than 10⁻⁶ mCorrect
  • D. longer than 10⁻⁶ m

Explanation

Since infrared waves range from 10⁻³m to 10⁻⁶m, stating the wavelength is shorter than 10⁻⁶m is incorrect since the range extends only up to that value, not below it.

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