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Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum

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What you'll learn

The EM spectrum and light behaviour.

Key ideas

  • The EM spectrum order and uses/dangers; all travel at the speed of light in a vacuum.
  • Reflection and refraction.

Exam tips

  • Learn the spectrum order and one use each.
  • Match dangers to UV, X-ray and gamma.

Common mistakes

  • Wrong spectrum order.
  • Confusing reflection and refraction.
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