How materials interact with electromagnetic waves
How materials interact with electromagnetic waves
A material can absorb, transmit, reflect or refract an electromagnetic wave. Absorption transfers the wave's energy to the material, transmission means the wave passes through, and reflection means the wave bounces off a boundary while staying in its original medium.
Step-by-step lessons on AQA GCSE Physics 6.2.2 Properties of electromagnetic waves 1. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build a strong grip on equations, units and Key Stage 3 fundamentals before tackling the more demanding topics like electromagnetism, the particle model of matter and space physics.