Electromagnetic Spectrum
Read spectra and electromagnetic-wave evidence.
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Physics · 2027 HSC
The Nature of Light
Compare wave and quantum accounts of light through spectra, interference and photoelectric evidence, then examine the role of frames in special relativity.
49 pages2027 HSC editionPhysics Stage 6 Syllabus (2017)Digital Reader
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Light: Wave Model
Apply diffraction, interference and polarisation.
Light: Quantum Model
Connect blackbody and photoelectric evidence to photons.
Light and Special Relativity
Use frames and relativistic relationships.
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Work through multiple-choice and structured problems.
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Follow diagrams, equations and reasoning.
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49 Reader pages
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- pp 4–7
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Read spectra and electromagnetic-wave evidence.
- pp 8–14
Light: Wave Model
Apply diffraction, interference and polarisation.
- pp 15–19
Light: Quantum Model
Connect blackbody and photoelectric evidence to photons.
- pp 20–25
Light and Special Relativity
Use frames and relativistic relationships.
- pp 26–39
Original practice
Work through multiple-choice and structured problems.
- pp 40–48
Fully worked solutions
Follow diagrams, equations and reasoning.
- pp 49
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