Electromagnetic Waves

Physics · Chapter 12 · Unit 5: Electromagnetic Waves

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1. Part 1: Displacement current and the nature of EM waves18 slides
2. Part 2: The electromagnetic spectrum18 slides
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6 sections with key terms, formulas and exam tips.
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68 board-style questions with instant checks: Numerical 17, Short answer 17, Multiple choice 15, Assertion and reason 6.
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Short and long chapter tests in board pattern, with results and analysis.
- Chapter test (long) — Electromagnetic Waves · 40 marks · 100 min
- Chapter test (short) — Electromagnetic Waves · 20 marks · 50 min
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Displacement current (basic idea)
Characteristics of electromagnetic waves; transverse nature with E and B perpendicular to each other and to the direction of travel
Electromagnetic spectrum from radio waves to gamma rays: order, approximate ranges, sources, detection and uses