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Electromagnetic waves for A-Level Physics

Electromagnetic waves is mapped to 7 Waves in the Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics pathway. Use this public guide to see exactly where the concept fits, what to master, and which GioPhysics resource continues the study sequence.

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Where this fits

7 Waves

Curriculum
Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics
Theme or group
AS Level foundations
Current framework
Examinations in 2025–2027 · Version 1

Describing waves, intensity, electromagnetic waves, polarisation, and the Doppler effect follow the 9702 order.

Mastery checklist

Know what success looks like.

  1. 01

    Identify the source of the field and distinguish field direction from force direction.

  2. 02

    Use vector superposition or flux reasoning without dropping signs or geometry.

  3. 03

    Connect the field model to force, energy, or induced e.m.f. in the mapped situation.

Exam lens

Build, apply, check.

7 Waves sits inside AS Level foundations. Build the concept first, then practise selecting a model, showing working, and checking the final result.

Teaching sequence

7 Waves

This syllabus point maps to 4 ordered concept guides.

  1. 01Progressive waves and wave quantities
  2. 02Electromagnetic wavesCurrent guide
  3. 03Polarisation
  4. 04Sound intensity and the Doppler effect

Continue on GioPhysics

Choose the right next step.

The curriculum context stays public. Lesson and presentation access follows the existing GioPhysics membership rules.

LearnOpen the mapped lessonElectromagnetic wavesTeachOpen the presentationClassroom sequence for this conceptPractiseOpen problem applicationsEasy through expert problem pathwaysPlanOpen the full curriculum mapCambridge Physics 9702