Which of the following is not part of the electromagnetic spectrum?

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Physics - 1996 (Objective) Subject: Physics

Question 1 Report

Which of the following is not part of the electromagnetic spectrum?
Answer Details
The correct answer is "Alpha particle". Alpha particles are not part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Alpha particles are actually helium-4 nuclei, consisting of two protons and two neutrons, and they are emitted by some types of radioactive decay. The other options are all part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The electromagnetic spectrum includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, and gamma rays. They are all forms of electromagnetic radiation characterized by different wavelengths and frequencies.

Download The App On Google Playstore

Everything you need to excel in your exams

Green Bridge CBT Mobile App
Personalized AI Learning Chat Assistant
200,000+ Exam Questions Across IGCSE, JAMB, WAEC & NECO
Over 3,900 Lesson Notes
Offline Support - Learn Anytime, Anywhere
Green Bridge Timetable
Literature Summaries & Potential Questions
Track Your Performance & Progress
In-depth Explanations for Comprehensive Learning