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Year 11

Edexcel

Foundation

Electromagnetic waves

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Reflection of light

I can recognise, draw and describe how light and other waves can reflect from different surfaces, using rays and wavefronts.

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2 Quizzes

1 Video

Refraction through a rectangular block

I can describe what refraction is and draw accurate ray diagrams of refraction.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Dispersion of light and electromagnetic waves

I can explain what is meant by the visible light spectrum and the spectrum of electromagnetic waves.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Absorbing infrared radiation practical

I can investigate how the intensity of black ink affects the infrared radiation absorbed by a surface.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Emitting infrared radiation

I can describe how to investigate the emission of infrared radiation by different surfaces.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Ionising electromagnetic radiation

I can explain the properties, uses and dangers of ionising electromagnetic radiation.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Non-ionising electromagnetic radiation

I can explain the properties, uses and dangers of non–ionising electromagnetic radiation.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

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