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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Physics revision notes

Light and the electromagnetic spectrum Revision Notes

Review revision notes for Light and the electromagnetic spectrum in Edexcel Physics.

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Light and the electromagnetic spectrum

Pearson EdexcelGCSE (9-1)PhysicsPaper 1

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  • Light diagram

    What The Diagram Shows

    Light is a physics diagram for Light and the electromagnetic spectrum. Use it beside the written explanation so the visual supports the exact idea being revised.

    What To Explain

    The answer should use the diagram to identify the physical relationship, then explain it using the relevant quantity, force, field, wave or energy idea.

    Syllabus Link

    Private mapping: EDEXCEL GCSE physics 1PH0, Light and the electromagnetic spectrum.

    Common Trap

    Do not describe the diagram only as a picture. State the concept, then explain what the pattern, relationship, structure, or graph means.

  • Light diagram

    What The Diagram Shows

    Light is a physics diagram for Light and the electromagnetic spectrum. Use it beside the written explanation so the visual supports the exact idea being revised.

    What To Explain

    The answer should use the diagram to identify the physical relationship, then explain it using the relevant quantity, force, field, wave or energy idea.

    Syllabus Link

    Private mapping: EDEXCEL GCSE physics 1PH0, Light and the electromagnetic spectrum.

    Common Trap

    Do not describe the diagram only as a picture. State the concept, then explain what the pattern, relationship, structure, or graph means.

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