What this topic covers
Topic 5: Light and the electromagnetic spectrum has 1 subtopic:
- Light rays, lenses and electromagnetic waves
GCSE Edexcel Foundation Combined Science Physics
Topic 5: Light and the electromagnetic spectrum – GCSE Edexcel Foundation Combined Science Physics revision notes
Revise Topic 5: Light and the electromagnetic spectrum for GCSE Edexcel Foundation Combined Science Physics. 8 lessons across 1 subtopic.
Light, lenses, the electromagnetic spectrum and thermal radiation. 8 lessons in 1 subtopic.
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Topic 5: Light and the electromagnetic spectrum lessons by subtopic
8 lessons, grouped by subtopic.
Light rays, lenses and electromagnetic waves
- Introduction to Electromagnetic Waves
- The Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Hazards of UV, X-rays, and Gamma Rays
- Radio Waves, Microwaves and Infrared
- Visible Light, Ultraviolet, X-Rays, and Gamma Rays
- Visible Light: Absorption, Reflection, and Transmission
- Colour Filters & Wavelengths
- How atoms and nuclei generate or absorb radiation
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