Part of the Edexcel GCSE Combined Science curriculum.
Edexcel GCSE Combined Science 5 Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum is a step-by-step online learn guide for GCSE students in Years 10 and 11, mapped to the Edexcel specification (Pearson Edexcel GCSE Combined Science (1SC0) – Physics Topic 5 Light and the electromagnetic spectrum). It covers electromagnetic waves, the electromagnetic spectrum, refraction and the glass block core practical, how EM waves interact with matter, uses of electromagnetic waves, dangers of electromagnetic radiation and infrared, temperature and surfaces, then brings it all together with mixed retrieval and exam practice.
There are 23 short steps of about 15 minutes (roughly 6 hours of learning), each made of bite-size explanations with key words, tables and examples, and every bite-size is followed by an activity you check straight away. Key terms include Transverse wave, Vacuum, Electromagnetic spectrum, Continuous, Refraction, Normal, Absorb, Transmit, Broadcasting, Satellite transmission, Ionising radiation and Mutation.
