Link to our latest notes and resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/15FiTDXvqn9Dro7UmuRhn4fVtonBgy6TM 7 Waves An understanding of colour from Cambridge IGCSE/O Level Physics or equivalent is assumed. 7.1 Progressive waves Candidates should be able to: 1 describe what is meant by wave motion as illustrated by vibration in ropes, springs and ripple tanks 2 understand and use the terms displacement, amplitude, phase difference, period, frequency, wavelength and speed 3 understand the use of the time-base and y-gain of a cathode-ray oscilloscope (CRO) to determine frequency and amplitude 4 derive, using the definitions of speed, frequency and wavelength, the wave equation v = f λ 5 recall and use v = f λ 6 understand that energy is transferred by a progressive wave 7 recall and use intensity = power/area and intensity ∝ (amplitude) 2 for a progressive wave 7.2 Transverse and longitudinal waves Candidates should be able to: 1 compare transverse and longitudinal waves 2

Emmanuel Cœur BlancJul 4, 2026

Leyluh_Jul 4, 2026

Lerato Mothepu MolotJul 4, 2026

Michael LeseheJul 4, 2026

KOH-SAMJul 4, 2026

D.K.E.0.19Jul 4, 2026

Charmaine Cara KuvarJul 4, 2026

Alex RendellJul 4, 2026

J FloJul 4, 2026

AS Level Waves and Superposition

You Might Also Like

🔵 1ère spé - Lentilles minces convergentes

3APIC الثالثة اعدادي :الدورة الثانية

فروض الفيزياء والكيمياء أولى بكالوريا

3éme année collège BIOF

Question of the day

FSc Physics book 1 Chapter 4 Work and Energy

SS 3 Physical

SSS11 Physical

10th Class Physics New Book 2026

10th Class Physics Chapter 1 - Class 10 Physics Chapter 10 - Physics Class 10 Chapter 1

Question - Answers

10th Class Physics Chapter 11 - Class 10 Physics Chapter 1 - Physics Class 10 Chapter 11

Grade 3 English

Grade 2 English

Grade 4 English

Grade 5 English

SS 1 Physics

SS 3 Physics

SS 2 Physics

SS 2 Physical

12 Class Physics Chapter 21

Class 11 Punjab physics Textbook

SSS10 Physical

SSS12 Physical

Featured Picks

Gamixo

VSKIT Drama