Year 10 / GCSE · Science
Physics: Waves
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Focus on waves and electromagnetic spectrum gcse physics. Start with “Explore the Electromagnetic Spectrum”, then explain the idea in your own words.
Year 10 / GCSE learners practise waves and electromagnetic spectrum gcse physics.
The activities include Explore the Electromagnetic Spectrum, Investigate the Use of Waves in Communication, Understand Sound Waves and their Properties, and related practice. The checked support below includes video, teaching, worksheet, practice. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.
Activities covered
- Explore the Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Investigate the Use of Waves in Communication
- Understand Sound Waves and their Properties
- Understand the Uses and Dangers of Radiation
- Understand Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
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The electromagnetic spectrum
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Uses and risks of non-ionising electromagnetic radiation
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Sound waves and measuring their speed
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Uses and dangers of ionising electromagnetic radiation
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Transverse wave properties
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The electromagnetic spectrum lesson slides
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Uses and risks of non-ionising electromagnetic radiation lesson slides
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AQA GCSE Physics 6: Waves Knowledge Organiser
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Sound waves and measuring their speed lesson slides
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Uses and dangers of ionising electromagnetic radiation lesson slides
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Transverse wave properties lesson slides
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The Electromagnetic Spectrum Worksheet
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The electromagnetic spectrum worksheet and quizzes
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Uses and risks of non-ionising electromagnetic radiation worksheet and quizzes
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Sound waves and measuring their speed worksheet and quizzes
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Uses and dangers of ionising electromagnetic radiation worksheet and quizzes
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Transverse wave properties worksheet and quizzes
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