Physics GCSE
order of the spectrum
What order of the spectrum means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of order of the spectrum
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Reference: AQA
Going from long to short wavelength, the groups are radio, microwave, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays and gamma rays.
Topics that use order of the spectrum
- Types of electromagnetic waves (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- continuous spectrum
- detectors
- energy stores
- energy transfer
- infrared
- long to short wavelength
- red to violet
- same speed in a vacuum
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