1. The E.M.S.
S1 Physics
Energy

3. Learning outcomes Success criteria
Understand what a wave is in terms of energy transfer.
You can define the term “wave”.
Know what is meant by the “amplitude” and “wavelength” of a wave.
You can draw a labelled diagram of a wave showing the amplitude and wavelength.
Understand what the electromagnetic spectrum is.
You can define the term “electromagnetic spectrum”.
You can name at least three of the components of the electromagnetic spectrum.

5. All travel at the same speed.
All can travel though space.
Different because of their wavelengths.
Which of them can we detect?

7. Infra-red
We can’t see it
But we can detect it
Heat

9. Link

11. Microwaves
We can’t see them

14. Radio Waves
We can’t see them

15. Stars send out radio waves through space

17. Ultra-violet We can’t see it
The following images show near ultra-violet

21. Ultra violet beads

23. X-Rays
We can’t see them

28. True or false Light and heat travel at the same speed
Ultraviolet radiation has a larger wavelength than infrared radiation
Radio waves have a higher wavelength than X-rays
X-rays can travel through space
Microwaves have a higher frequency than light

29. Learning outcomes Success criteria
Understand what a wave is in terms of energy transfer.
You can define the term “wave”.
Know what is meant by the “amplitude” and “wavelength” of a wave.
You can draw a labelled diagram of a wave showing the amplitude and wavelength.
Understand what the electromagnetic spectrum is.
You can define the term “electromagnetic spectrum”.
You can name at least three of the components of the electromagnetic spectrum.