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Spectrum
Physics (Science Paper 1) · Chapter 6 · 2. Light
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- Part 1: Dispersion and the electromagnetic spectrum14 slides
- Part 2: Infrared, ultraviolet and scattering15 slides
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31 cards for quick recall of key terms and facts.
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- Chapter test (short) — Spectrum · 20 marks · 30 min
Topics 4
- Dispersion of white light by a prism; deviation depends on colour (wavelength)
- Electromagnetic spectrum: names in order of wavelength and common properties
- Properties and uses of infrared and ultraviolet radiation
- Scattering of light; blue colour of the sky and other applications