Topic P5: Waves in matter revision topic

Topic P5: Waves in matter | GCSE OCR Foundation Physics Notes

Revise Topic P5: Waves in matter for GCSE OCR Foundation Physics, including P5.1 Wave behaviour, P5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum, and P5.3 Wave...

OCR Waves in matter: wave behaviour, electromagnetic spectrum and wave interaction. Use this GCSE OCR Foundation Physics topic page to open the published lesson previews and move into exam practice when you are ready.

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Topic P5: Waves in matter brings together P5.1 Wave behaviour, P5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum, and P5.3 Wave interaction for GCSE OCR Foundation Physics. Use this topic page to tighten the content first, then move into lesson previews and past papers for exam-style practice.

P5.1 Wave behaviour
P5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum
P5.3 Wave interaction

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Transverse vs. Longitudinal Waves Waves Transfer Energy, Not Matter Wave Characteristics: Amplitude, Wavelength & Frequency Measuring Wave Speed: Sound and Water Introduction to Electromagnetic Waves The Electromagnetic Spectrum EM Wave Interactions with Matter Refraction and Wave Velocity

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