AQA•GCSE•Combined Science
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Waves
Wave properties, electromagnetic spectrum, and sound
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Waves is a key topic in the AQA GCSE Combined Sciencespecification. This topic covers wave properties, electromagnetic spectrum, and sound.
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Wave definition (energy transfer)Transverse wavesLongitudinal wavesExamples of transverse waves (light, water waves, S-waves)Examples of longitudinal waves (sound, ultrasound, P-waves)Compressions and rarefactionsAmplitudeWavelengthFrequencyPeriodWave equation (v = fλ)Wave speed calculationsPeriod-frequency relationship (T = 1/f)Required Practical: Measuring wave speedRipple tank investigationsMeasuring speed of soundReflection of wavesLaw of reflectionAbsorption of wavesTransmission of wavesSound as longitudinal wavesHuman hearing range (20 Hz to 20 kHz)Ultrasound (above 20 kHz)Infrasound (below 20 Hz)Sound wave detection (microphone, ear)Electromagnetic spectrumEM waves as transverse wavesSpeed of EM waves in vacuum (3 × 10⁸ m/s)Radio wavesMicrowavesInfrared radiationVisible lightUltraviolet radiationX-raysGamma raysRelative wavelengths and frequenciesCommon properties of all EM wavesDifferences between EM wavesRefraction of EM wavesAbsorption and transmissionReflection of EM wavesRadio waves (TV, radio, communications)Microwaves (cooking, satellite communication, mobile phones)Infrared (heating, thermal imaging, remote controls)Visible light (vision, photography, illumination)Ultraviolet (fluorescent lamps, detecting counterfeit notes)X-rays (medical imaging, airport security)Gamma rays (sterilisation, cancer treatment)Ionising vs non-ionising radiationUV radiation hazards (skin cancer, eye damage)X-ray hazards (cell damage, cancer)Gamma ray hazards (cell damage, cancer)Microwave hazards (internal heating of body tissue)Safety precautions
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