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3.3.1 Progressive and Stationary Waves
Wave Properties
4
Transverse and longitudinal waves
Polarisation
2
Evidence for the nature of transverse waves
Electromagnetic Waves
2
Oscillating electric and magnetic fields
Stationary Waves
4
Waves that store energy
3.3.2 Refraction, Diffraction and Interference
Interference
3
Interaction of two or more waves
Diffraction Gratings
1
Plane transmission gratings
Total Internal Reflection
1
TIR in different mediums
The Double Slit
2
Young's famous experiment
Refraction
3
Changing direction of a wave
Optical Fibres
1
High-speed digital communication
Practical Experiments
Practical - Stationary Waves
3
Investigating a wave on a string
Practical - Diffraction Grating
3
Measuring the wavelength of light
Practical - Double Slit
3
Measuring the wavelength of light
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