What this topic covers
Waves has 3 subtopics:
- Waves in air, fluids and solids
- Electromagnetic waves
- Black body radiation (physics only)
GCSE AQA Higher Physics
Waves – GCSE AQA Higher Physics revision notes
Revise Waves for GCSE AQA Higher Physics, including Waves in air, fluids and solids, Electromagnetic waves, and Black body radiation (physics only).
Waves covers Waves in air, fluids and solids, Electromagnetic waves, and Black body radiation (physics only) in GCSE AQA Higher Physics. 19 lessons in 3 subtopics.
19
Lessons
3
Subtopics
Waves lessons by subtopic
19 lessons, grouped by subtopic.
Waves in air, fluids and solids
- Ultrasound and Echo Sounding
- Seismic Waves and Earth's Structure
- Wave Properties for Detection and Exploration
- Wave Characteristics: Amplitude, Wavelength & Frequency
- Measuring Wave Speed: Sound and Water
- Wave Equation & Changing Mediums
- Sound Waves and Vibrations
- The Human Hearing Range
Electromagnetic waves
- Producing and Absorbing Radio Waves and Gamma Rays
- Hazards of UV, X-rays, and Gamma Rays
- Visible Light: Absorption, Reflection, and Transmission
- Colour Filters & Wavelengths
- Convex and Concave Lenses
- Ray Diagrams
- Magnification
- Radio Waves, Microwaves and Infrared
Black body radiation (physics only)
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