CAIE IGCSE Physics 3 Waves Topic Practice

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Question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

Which statement about waves is correct?

A

Waves do not transfer either energy or matter.

B

Waves transfer both energy and matter.

C

Waves transfer energy without transferring matter.

D

Waves transfer matter without transferring energy.

Question 2

[Maximum number: 1]

A ray of light is reflected by a plane mirror.

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Which row shows the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection?

angle of

incidence

angle of

reflection

P

Q

P

S

Q

R

R

S

Question 3

[Maximum number: 1]

The angle of incidence of a ray of light incident on a plane mirror is gradually increased.
To the nearest degree, what is the maximum possible angle between the incident and reflected rays?

A

0∘0^{\circ}

B

45∘45^{\circ}

C

90∘90^{\circ}

D

180∘180^{\circ}

Question 4

[Maximum number: 1]

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is used to send television signals from a satellite to Earth?

A

infra-red

B

microwaves

C

ultraviolet

D

visible light

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