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Applications of EM Waves (OCR Gateway GCSE Physics: Combined Science)

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Applications of EM Waves

Electromagnetic waves have a variety of uses and applications
The main ones are summarised in the table below:

Applications of EM Waves Table EM Waves Table 1, downloadable IGCSE & GCSE Physics revision notes EM Waves Table 2, downloadable IGCSE & GCSE Physics revision notes

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Make sure to remember atleast 1-2 applications for all waves in the EM spectrum.

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1. Matter

1.1 The Particle Model

1.1.1 Developing Models of the Atom

1.1.2 Atomic Structure

1.1.3 Density

1.1.4 Solids, Liquids & Gases

1.1.5 PAG: Determining Density

1.2 Changes of State

1.2.1 Changes of State

1.2.2 Heat Energy & Temperature

1.2.3 Specific Heat Capacity

1.2.4 Specific Latent Heat

1.2.5 PAG: Investigating Specific Heat Capacity

1.3 Pressure

1.3.1 Temperature & Pressure

2. Forces

2.1 Motion

2.1.1 Measuring Speed

2.1.2 Calculating Speed

2.1.3 SI Units

2.1.4 Scalars & Vectors

2.1.5 Graphs of Motion

2.1.6 Area Under Velocity-Time Graphs

2.1.7 Calculating Uniform Acceleration

2.2 Forces

2.2.1 Contact & Non-Contact Forces

2.2.2 Forces as Vectors

2.2.3 Free Body Diagrams

2.2.4 Balanced & Unbalanced Forces

2.2.5 Circular Motion

2.3 Newton's Laws

2.3.1 Newton’s First Law

2.3.2 Newton’s Second Law

2.3.3 PAG: Investigating Force & Acceleration

2.3.4 Newton’s Third Law

2.3.5 Inertia

2.3.6 Momentum

2.4 Work Done & Energy Transfer

2.4.1 Work Done

2.4.2 Energy Stores & Transfers

2.4.3 Power

2.5 Forces & Elasticity

2.5.1 Changing Shape

2.5.2 Hooke's Law

2.5.3 Force–Extension Graphs

2.5.4 Work Done on a Spring

2.5.5 PAG: Investigating Force & Extension

2.6 Forces in Action

2.6.1 Weight, Mass & Gravity

3. Electricity

3.1 Static & Charge

3.1.1 Electric Charge

3.1.2 Static Electricity

3.1.3 Charge & Current

3.2 Simple Circuits

3.2.1 Circuit Diagrams

3.2.2 Current, Resistance & Potential Difference

3.2.3 Resistors

3.2.4 I–V Graphs

3.2.5 PAG: Investigating I–V Characteristics

3.3 Series & Parallel Circuits

3.3.1 Series & Parallel Circuits

3.3.2 Resistors in Series & Parallel

3.3.3 PAG: Investigating Series & Parallel Circuits

3.3.4 Comparing Series & Parallel Circuits

3.3.5 Testing Series & Parallel Circuits

3.3.6 Electrical Power

3.3.7 Calculating Energy Transfers

4. Magnetism & Magnetic Fields

4.1 Magnets & Magnetic Fields

4.1.1 Magnetism

4.1.2 Permanent & Induced Magnets

4.1.3 Magnetic Fields

4.1.4 The Earth's Magnetic Field

4.1.5 Magnetic Fields in Wires & Solenoids