Waves, Sound, and Light · Waves & Optics

The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Categorizing radiation by frequency and exploring the practical applications of different EM bands.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does this model explain the relationship between photon energy and frequency?
  2. 2What variables affect the transmission of radio waves through obstacles?
  3. 3How would an engineer apply infrared radiation to thermal imaging systems?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Senior Cycle - Waves and OpticsNCCA: Junior Cycle - Physical World
Class/Year: 6th Year
Subject: Principles of Physics: Exploring the Physical World
Unit: Waves, Sound, and Light
Period: Waves & Optics

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