AES Physics Inspire - 12 - Electromagnetic Waves

Chapter 12 Electromagnetic Waves

Learning Outcomes:

state that all electromagnetic waves are transverse waves that travel with the same speed in vacuum and state the magnitude of this speed
describe the main components of the electromagnetic spectrum
state examples of the use of the following components:

(i) radio waves (e.g. radio and television communication)(ii) microwaves (e.g. microwave oven and satellite television)(iii) infra-red (e.g. infra-red remote controllers and intruder alarms)(iv) light (e.g. optical fibres for medical uses and telecommunications)(v) ultra-violet (e.g. sunbeds and sterilisation)(vi) X-rays (e.g. radiological and engineering applications)(vii) gamma rays (e.g. medical treatment)