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AQA
3.3 Waves
In this section on waves there is the development of GCSE content about the properties of travelling waves. Topics include refraction, diffraction, superposition and interference as well as stationary waves.
Learning Checklist
3.3.1 Progressive and Stationary Waves
Stationary Waves
4
Waves that store energy
Electromagnetic Waves
2
Oscillating electric and magnetic fields
Polarisation
2
Evidence for the nature of transverse waves
Wave Properties
4
Transverse and longitudinal waves
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
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