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Cambridge IGCSE Physics

3Waves

Waves in Cambridge IGCSE Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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  • Reflection, refraction and diffraction of waves

    22 min

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  • Wave motion and wave properties

    25 min

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  • Communication with electromagnetic waves

    22 min

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  • The electromagnetic spectrum

    22 min

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  • Echoes and ultrasound

    22 min

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  • Sound

    28 min

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  • Reflection of light

    22 min

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  • Critical angle and total internal reflection

    24 min

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  • Refraction of light

    28 min

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  • Thin lenses

    32 min

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  • Dispersion of light

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Waves: sample question

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Which colour of visible light has the longest wavelength?

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