Ionising electromagnetic radiation
Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE Physics OCR Higher
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- Q1Electromagnetic (EM) radiation can transfer energy to objects. Match each of the following types of EM radiation with an effect that can occur when it transfers energy.Users link answersLinking30s
- Q2Some types of electromagnetic radiation can make an atom gain or lose one or more electrons and become charged. A charged atom is called an ...Users enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q3Which of the following is the most strongly ionising type of electromagnetic radiation?infrared wavesmicrowavesultraviolet wavesgamma raysX–rays30s
- Q4Which of the following increases the potential harm when electromagnetic radiation hits a living organism?Users sort answers between categoriesSorting30s
- Q5Which of the following can happen when an atom absorbs radiation?Users sort answers between categoriesSorting30s
- Q6Match each of the following types of electromagnetic radiation to one of its uses.Users link answersLinking30s