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Waves
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Wave properties, wave speed, refraction and the electromagnetic spectrum.
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Measuring wave speed, frequency and wavelength
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Subtopics and study areas
- Use a ripple tank and a solid-wave system to measure wave quantities and test v = fλ.
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Waves
Tailored to OCR J250.
Revision notes are free. Premium unlocks the full question and retrieval-card bank.
Subtopics and study areas
- Describe wave motion using amplitude, wavelength, frequency and period.
- Use v = fλ and compare transverse and longitudinal waves.
- Describe reflection/refraction and the electromagnetic spectrum, including uses and hazards.
