Waves

Waves are one way in which energy may be transferred between stores. Both mechanical and electromagnetic waves will transfer energy but not matter.

This interactive quiz is suitable for GCSE physics students studying types of waves, wave period and speed, speed of sound in air and measuring waves in a ripple tank.

All waves will reflect and refract in the right circumstances. The differences in transmission and absorption at material boundaries depend on the materials.

This interactive quiz is suitable for GCSE physics students studying reflection of waves and refraction of waves.

Sound is caused by the vibration of particles, but not all vibrations can be heard as sound. Common ideas about sound come from the limited range of vibrations that human ears can detect.

This interactive quiz is suitable for GCSE physics students studying sound waves, ultrasound and seismic waves.

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