PH17-02 Physics Coming soon
Uses of each part of the electromagnetic spectrum
PH17-02
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For: AQA GCSE 8463, Edexcel GCSE 1PH0, OCR GCSE J249
On the specification
| Board | Spec | Statement |
|---|---|---|
| AQA GCSE 8463 | 4.6.2.4a | Uses and applications of electromagnetic waves |
| AQA GCSE 8463 | 4.6.2.4b | Uses and applications of electromagnetic waves |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 5.22 | Describe some uses of electromagnetic radiation a radio waves: including broadcasting, communications and satellite transmissions b microwaves: including cooking, communications and satellite transmissions c infrared: including cooking, thermal imaging, short range communications, optical fibres, television remote controls and security systems d visible light: including vision, photography and illumination e ultraviolet: including security marking, fluorescent lamps, detecting forged bank notes and disinfecting water f x-rays: including observing the internal structure of objects, airport security scanners and medical x-rays g gamma rays: including sterilising food and medical equipment, and the detection of cancer and its treatment |
| OCR GCSE J249 | P5.2g | Give examples of some practical uses of electromagnetic waves in the radio, microwave, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, X-ray and gamma ray regions |
For teachers
This GCSE Physics lesson teaches uses of each part of the electromagnetic spectrum. It suits Foundation and Higher tier students.