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Waves

Ray diagrams need drawing accurately with a ruler. Marks are routinely lost for freehand sketches.

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Transverse and longitudinal waves

The difference and examples

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02

Wave properties and the wave equation

Frequency, wavelength and speed

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03

Reflection and refraction

Ray diagrams and the normal

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04

The electromagnetic spectrum

Order, properties and uses

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05

Dangers of electromagnetic radiation

Ionising radiation and risk

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06

Sound and seismic waves

Hearing range, ultrasound, sonar and seismic waves

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07

Lenses and images

Converging and diverging lenses, ray diagrams

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08

Black body radiation

Absorption, emission and the Earths temperature

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