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Reflection
Light, Sound and Waves Supporting Physics Teaching

Travelling light

The idea that light travels is not uncommon in the 21 st century. Pupils will often refer to things moving at the speed of...

Physics Narrative 5-11 11-14

The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light, Sound and Waves Supporting Physics Teaching

A central role for the speed of light

The speed of light plays a central role in astronomy and in physics.

Physics Narrative 11-14

Electromagnetic Radiation
Quantum and Nuclear Supporting Physics Teaching

The speed of light connects time and distance

The speed of light is constant. It is the same everywhere, and is the top speed: a universal speed limit. The way we measure...

Physics Narrative 14-16

IOP DOMAINS Physics CPD programme

Waves CPD videos

Our new set of videos gives teachers and coaches of physics a preview of the training we offer ahead of this term's live support sessions.

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