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Electromagnetic waves
Lessons (7)
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I can recognise, draw and describe how light and other waves can reflect from different surfaces, using rays and wavefronts.
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I can describe what refraction is, draw accurate diagrams of refraction and use the idea of wavefronts to explain what causes refraction.
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I can explain what is meant by the visible light spectrum and the spectrum of electromagnetic waves.
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I can investigate how the intensity of black ink affects the infrared radiation absorbed by a surface.
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I can describe how to investigate the emission of infrared radiation by different surfaces.
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I can explain the properties, uses and dangers of ionising electromagnetic radiation.
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I can explain the properties, uses and dangers of non–ionising electromagnetic radiation.
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