AQA Physics P6 Electromagnetic waves revision

A complete revision lesson covering electromagnetic waves from AQA topic P6. It is suitable for both Trilogy and single science.

The lesson opens by reminding students about the order of EM waves and their properties and dangers. There are then a couple of question based activities. The lesson then looks at X-rays and radio waves in particular using exam questions to cover ideas that regularly come up on exams (dosage and communication). The lesson then moves on to required practical 21 which is investigating infrared radiation. This is covered in two ways- on concerning absorption and the other emission along with accompanying activities. The lesson closes with a reminder of the wave speed equation in the context of a ripple tank.

All answers included

This lesson is designed to require no photocopying

Edited 09/05- additional question slides and answers added