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Waves – GCSE AQA Higher Combined Science Physics revision notes

Revise Waves for GCSE AQA Higher Combined Science Physics, including Waves in air, fluids and solids and Electromagnetic waves. 13 lessons across 2 subtopics.

Waves covers Waves in air, fluids and solids and Electromagnetic waves in GCSE AQA Higher Combined Science Physics. 13 lessons in 2 subtopics.

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Lessons

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Subtopics

What this topic covers

Waves has 2 subtopics:

• Waves in air, fluids and solids
• Electromagnetic waves

Waves lessons by subtopic

13 lessons, grouped by subtopic.

Waves in air, fluids and solids

• Wave Characteristics: Amplitude, Wavelength & Frequency
• Measuring Wave Speed: Sound and Water
• Wave Equation & Changing Mediums
• Transverse vs. Longitudinal Waves
• Waves Transfer Energy, Not Matter

Electromagnetic waves

• Producing and Absorbing Radio Waves and Gamma Rays
• Hazards of UV, X-rays, and Gamma Rays
• Radio Waves, Microwaves and Infrared
• Visible Light, Ultraviolet, X-Rays, and Gamma Rays
• EM Wave Interactions with Matter
• Refraction and Wave Velocity
• Introduction to Electromagnetic Waves
• The Electromagnetic Spectrum

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