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Electromagnetic Radiation Spectrum

Types, properties, and phenomena of electromagnetic radiation from gamma rays to radio waves.

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Electromagnetic Wave Applications

Explore the electromagnetic spectrum, including the uses and dangers of various types of waves such as radio, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays. This summary covers key concepts relevant to Edexcel Physics Paper 1, focusing on how these waves transfer energy and their implications for safety and technology.

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Comprehensive Physics Overview

Explore the complete Edexcel Physics Paper 1 syllabus with detailed notes on key concepts including waves, energy conservation, atomic structure, radioactivity, and the Big Bang theory. This resource features diagrams, equations, and essential topics such as Newton's laws, stellar cycles, and energy efficiency, making it an invaluable tool for exam preparation.

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Radiation Types Overview

Explore the characteristics and applications of Alpha, Beta, and Gamma radiation. This summary covers their charges, effects on living tissue, and practical uses in medical and safety contexts. Ideal for GCSE Physics EdExcel students.

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Electromagnetic Waves Overview

Explore the fundamentals of electromagnetic waves in this concise summary. Understand wave types, properties, and the wave equation, essential for AQA GCSE Physics. Key concepts include transverse and longitudinal waves, energy transfer, and wave behavior at boundaries. Ideal for quick revision before exams.

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GCSE AQA atomic structure

Grade 9 spec based revision notes for AQA higher triple physics

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GCSE Waves Overview

Explore key concepts in GCSE Waves for AQA Physics, including wave types, properties, and applications. This summary covers electromagnetic waves, sound waves, lenses, and their behaviors, providing essential insights for exam preparation. Ideal for quick revision and understanding of wave phenomena.

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Waves GCSE PPT resource

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Electromagnetic Wave Properties

Explore the fundamental properties of electromagnetic waves, including the electromagnetic spectrum, types of radiation (radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, UV, X-rays, and gamma rays), and their applications in communication, medical imaging, and more. This summary covers key concepts such as wave speed, frequency, wavelength, and the effects of radiation on health. Ideal for Physics Paper 2 preparation.

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Understanding Wave Properties

Explore the fundamental concepts of waves, including types (longitudinal and transverse), properties (wavelength, frequency, amplitude), and behaviors (reflection, refraction, diffraction). This summary provides essential equations for wave speed and energy, along with practical applications in communication and medical technology. Ideal for BTEC Applied Science Unit 1 Physics.

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Black Body Radiation

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- Emission & absorption spectrum - Black body - Wien’s displacement law - Stefan’s law - Inverse square law

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All stages of the electromagnetic spectrum with descriptions and uses. Types of radiation with definitions, nuclear decay equations and ionising radiation.

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A summary of types of electromagnetic radiation from the waves section of the N5 Physics course.

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Gamma Rays

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The specification with notes and diagrams. Specifically edexcel however some content may overlap.

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Radiation

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All the notes of the complete topic of thermal physics AQA Physics Higher GCSE

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Definitions, sources, safety and risks of background radiation, contamination and irradiation

Visible Light

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Physics - Visible Light and Colour

This is a description of how colours work and the visible light spectrum. Also included is an explanation of colour filters and the different types of objects (opaque, transparent and translucent).