# Light and Electromagnetic Radiation notes

> CAPS-aligned study notes for Light and Electromagnetic Radiation in Grade 12 Technical Sciences. Browse the sections below for explanations, worked examples and exam preparation.

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- [Reflection Refraction and Total Internal Reflection](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/technical-sciences/notes/light-and-electromagnetic-radiation/reflection-refraction-and-total-internal-reflection) — Introduction to Light Light is a form of energy that makes it possible for us to see the world around us. In Technical Sciences, we study light as an electromagnetic wave that travels in straight…
- [Lenses and Their Applications](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/technical-sciences/notes/light-and-electromagnetic-radiation/lenses-and-their-applications) — Lenses and Their Applications Lenses are transparent pieces of glass or plastic with curved surfaces that refract light to form images. We use lenses in spectacles, cameras, telescopes, and…
- [Electromagnetic Waves and Photon Energy](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/technical-sciences/notes/light-and-electromagnetic-radiation/electromagnetic-waves-and-photon-energy) — Electromagnetic Waves and Photon Energy Electromagnetic (EM) radiation is a form of energy that is all around us. It includes visible light, radio waves, X-rays, and more. All these waves travel…

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### What is covered in Light and Electromagnetic Radiation for Grade 12 Technical Sciences?

The Light and Electromagnetic Radiation section covers all key concepts from the Grade 12 Technical Sciences CAPS curriculum, including detailed explanations, worked examples, and exam preparation tips.

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