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GCSE Physics - Waves

Light & Sound

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1. a) Light waves are __________ waves.

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Transverse Longitudinal

b) Sound waves are __________ waves.

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Transverse Longitudinal

2. a) The diagrams below show examples of things happening to waves. What is happening in diagram ‘a’?

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Reflection Refraction Diffraction

b) What is happening in diagram ‘b’?

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Reflection Refraction Diffraction

c) What is happening in diagram ‘c’?

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Reflection Refraction Diffraction

3. Total internal reflection is very useful for transmitting information. In what medium might T.I.R. be used for this?

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4. This diagram shows a graph of what type of wave?

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Analogue Digital

5. Which is best at transmitting information?

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Analogue Digital

6. a) What is the lowest frequency sound a human can hear?

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b) What is the highest frequency sound a human can hear?

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7. Name a high-frequency sound that can be used for scanning, cleaning and range/direction finding.

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Subjects

• GCSE Phsyics
• AS Physics
• A2 Phsyics
• GCSE Chemistry
• Driving Theory

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• Properties of Waves 1
• Properties of Waves 2
• The Electromagnetic Spectrum 1
• The Electromagnetic Spectrum 2
• Light & Sound

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