GCSE Physics A — Waves in Matter

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The fifth module — wave behaviour, the electromagnetic spectrum, and wave interactions (reflection, refraction, sound, seismic waves).

1. Module 1

   Wave Behaviour

   Led by Christiaan Huygens Simulacrum

   The question

   Transverse and longitudinal waves · amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period · wave speed = frequency × wavelength · measuring wave properties (ripple tanks, oscilloscopes) · waves transferring energy...

   Outcome

   Demonstrates understanding of wave behaviour. (Wave Behaviour)

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 1.1 Wave Behaviour Open this unit → ✓ ↻
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2. Module 2

   The Electromagnetic Spectrum

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   The question

   The EM spectrum (radio, microwave, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, gamma) · properties shared by all EM waves (transverse, speed of light in vacuum) · uses and dangers of each region · relation...

   Outcome

   Demonstrates understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum. (The Electromagnetic Spectrum)

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 2.2 The Electromagnetic Spectrum Open this unit → ✓ ↻
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3. Module 3

   Wave Interaction

   Led by Christiaan Huygens Simulacrum

   The question

   Reflection (law of reflection, specular vs diffuse) · refraction (change of speed and direction at a boundary) · required practical: investigating refraction · sound waves (longitudinal, speed in diff...

   Outcome

   Demonstrates understanding of wave interaction. (Wave Interaction)

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 3.3 Wave Interaction Open this unit → ✓ ↻
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