What this topic covers
Topic P5: Waves in matter has 3 subtopics:
- P5.1 Wave behaviour
- P5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum
- P5.3 Wave interaction
GCSE OCR Higher Physics
Topic P5: Waves in matter – GCSE OCR Higher Physics revision notes
Revise Topic P5: Waves in matter for GCSE OCR Higher Physics, including P5.1 Wave behaviour, P5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum, and P5.3 Wave interaction.
OCR Waves in matter: wave behaviour, electromagnetic spectrum and wave interaction. 28 lessons in 3 subtopics.
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Topic P5: Waves in matter lessons by subtopic
28 lessons, grouped by subtopic.
P5.1 Wave behaviour
- Transverse vs. Longitudinal Waves
- Waves Transfer Energy, Not Matter
- Wave Characteristics: Amplitude, Wavelength & Frequency
- Measuring Wave Speed: Sound and Water
- Wave Equation & Changing Mediums
- Sound Waves and Vibrations
- The Human Hearing Range
- Ultrasound and Echo Sounding
- Seismic Waves and Earth's Structure
- Wave Properties for Detection and Exploration
P5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum
- Introduction to Electromagnetic Waves
- The Electromagnetic Spectrum
- EM Wave Interactions with Matter
- Refraction and Wave Velocity
- 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
- Infrared Radiation: Emission and Absorption
- Emission and Absorption
- Earth's Temperature and Radiation Balance
P5.3 Wave interaction
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