Electromagnetic Spectrum

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X-rays, microwaves and radio waves.

An exploration of the electromagnetic spectrum looking at X-rays, microwaves and radio waves.
From: GCSE Bitesize Revision Science 1: Physics
First Broadcast : 05 October 2007

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 14-16

Subject : Physics, Science

Topic : Waves, Physical processes

Keywords : Electromagnetic spectrum, Microwaves, X-ray, Microwave, Radio waves,

Notes : Can use clip to look at how we distinguish between the different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum in terms of their wavelength and frequency and to look at various applications including x rays and microwaves.


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