The Electromagnetic Spectrum: Home page & overview

Radio
waves

Microwaves

Infra-red

Visible
light

Ultra-
violet

X-rays

Gamma
rays

Quick Quiz

introduction

What is the Electromagnetic Spectrum?
Scientists have found that many types of wave can be arranged together like the notes on a piano keyboard, to form a scale.

What do I need to know about it?
    For your GCSEs, You'll need to know:-
      The names of the types of wave
      The order that they're arranged in.
      The uses of each type of wave.
      How each type of wave is made.
      The dangers of each type of wave.

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Key Stage 3 worksheet
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GCSE foundation worksheet
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GCSE foundation worksheet
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Created by Andy Darvill for GCSE Physics
at Broadoak Community School, Weston-super-Mare.
Main site: www.darvill.clara.net