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Topic 4: Waves has 1 subtopic:
- Wave properties, reflection and sound
GCSE Edexcel Higher Physics
Topic 4: Waves – GCSE Edexcel Higher Physics revision notes
Revise Topic 4: Waves for GCSE Edexcel Higher Physics, including Wave properties, reflection and sound. 14 lessons across 1 subtopic.
Wave properties, wave behaviour and sound. 14 lessons in 1 subtopic.
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Topic 4: Waves lessons by subtopic
14 lessons, grouped by subtopic.
Wave properties, reflection and sound
- Transverse vs. Longitudinal Waves
- Waves Transfer Energy, Not Matter
- Wave Characteristics: Amplitude, Wavelength & Frequency
- Measuring Wave Speed: Sound and Water
- Wave Equation & Changing Mediums
- Reflection, Absorption, and Transmission of Waves
- Ray Diagrams and Wave Reflection
- Sound Waves and Vibrations
- The Human Hearing Range
- Ultrasound and Echo Sounding
- Seismic Waves and Earth's Structure
- Wave Properties for Detection and Exploration
- Depth measurements, ultrasound and sound in different media
- Core practical: measuring wave speed, frequency and wavelength
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