The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Part of Electromagnetic Spectrum · GCSE GCSE Physics revision
This diagram covers The Electromagnetic Spectrum within Electromagnetic Spectrum for GCSE Physics. Revise Electromagnetic Spectrum in Waves for GCSE Physics with 17 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 3 of 13 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.
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Section 3 of 13
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17 questions
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📊 The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Figure 1: The full electromagnetic spectrum from low-frequency radio waves to high-frequency gamma rays
ALL EM WAVES:
- Are TRANSVERSE waves
- Travel at the SAME SPEED in vacuum: c = 3 × 10⁸ m/s
- Can travel through a VACUUM (don't need a medium)
- Transfer ENERGY
- Can be reflected, refracted, and absorbed
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Practice Questions for Electromagnetic Spectrum
What is the speed of all electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?
Explain the potential dangers of ultraviolet radiation to humans.
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