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Waves: properties, sound and light

Year 11 focus area: Waves · Waves
Y11-WV · Waves

What this note covers

  1. Wave basics: transverse, longitudinal and the wave equation
  2. Wave behaviours, interference and standing waves
  3. Sound: pitch, beats, Doppler and the inverse square law
  4. Light: electromagnetic spectrum, refraction and optics

4 sections · 6 key terms & formulas · 4 common mistakes

Common questions

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This note has 4 sections on Waves: properties, sound and light. It includes 6 key terms and formulas, plus 4 common mistakes. It covers Y11-WV, Waves. The full section list is shown under “What this note covers”.

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