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The electromagnetic spectrum

This section is the electromagnetic spectrum: what electromagnetic waves are, how they are produced, their speed in a vacuum, and the named bands from gamma rays to radio waves. You also meet the…

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This section covers The electromagnetic spectrum as part of Electromagnetic radiation in Grade 10 Physical Sciences. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum.

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