Waves flashcards
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This Waves flashcards page on GoConqr gathers user-made decks on wave properties, sound, ultrasound and interference. It offers school students terms and questions to practise, and teachers material to use in lessons. The mostly secondary-level collection has over 700 flashcard decks made by more than 550 users. Pick a deck and start revising.
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- Wave properties and equations370
- Types of waves271
- Oscillations and simple harmonic motion40
- Reflection and refraction109
- Diffraction and interference74
- Standing waves32
- Polarisation10
- Sound waves198
- Ultrasound42
- Doppler effect22
- Seismic waves11
- Electromagnetic spectrum231
- Light waves and optics15
- Waves and communication35
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40 cardsWaves Which is a transverse wave that requires a medium to move? A. ocean wave B. sound wave C. light wave D. mic...
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34 cardsTopic 4 - Guideline solutions 4.1.1 Describe examples of oscillations
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13 cardsPhysics: Sound (Speakers) Physics: Mechanical Waves Sound You will need: for the project: * two cups per child * a craft roll (at lea...
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19 cardsUNIT 3.5 - FEATURES OF WAVES
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43 cardsWaves Learn all about waves and sound waves.
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30 cardsWaves Wave Speed Equation
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37 cardsWaves and Sound - Definitions (Grade 11 Physics)
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12 cardsPHYSICS 4.1, 4.2 & 4.3 What are the two types of waves and the key properties of each?
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11 cardsP5E Satellite Communication What type of waves are used to communicate with satellites in a low polar orbit and what type are used for ...
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12 cardsElectromagnetic Waves - Y11 SACE
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12 cardsWaves - Physics GCSE 9-1 State an example of a transverse wave.
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14 cardsCoherence and Interference When waves are coherent they are...
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5 cardsT.I.R flashcards What is T.I.R? - total internal reflection When a light ray hits the boundary between 2 materials of differ...
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12 cardsPolarization Plane of polarization diagram:
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10 cardsP1 topic 4 edexcel How are you at Physics? ~ TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
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6 cardsWaves Key Terms Waves Key Terms Flash Cards
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10 cardsQuestions on 1.1 How does an ocean wave transfer energy across the ocean?
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7 cardsQuestions 1.2 What two measurements of a wave do you need to calculate its speed?
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7 cardsUltrasound What waves do ultrasounds use?
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5 cardsWave Types from Diagram
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57 cardsDefinitions SHM and waves Examples of oscillations
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22 cardsEdexcel GCSE Science P1 Flashcards
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10 cardsReflection and Refraction What type of wave is a sound wave? Longitudinal Electromagnetic Transverse
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81 cardswaves what is the amplitude of a wave
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23 cards4D Harmonic motion = motion that regularly repeats; *can NOT use uniform a Hooke's law: restoring force exerte...
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59 cardsPhysics Unit 4- waves
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34 cardsWaves External Notes What is a Standing Wave?
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29 cardsIB Topic 4 Waves (SL) Describe examples of oscillations
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35 cardsPhysics AS Level Module 4: Section 2- Waves
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23 cardsIntroduction to Waves What is a wave?
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30 cardsWaves flashcards Refractive index of air?
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28 cardsWaves Define a progressive wave
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166 cardsphysics What is a longitudinal wave?
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60 cardsTopic 6 - Waves What direction do waves transfer energy?
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164 cardsChapter 6: Wave Behaviour 6.1; SUPERPOSITION OF WAVES
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88 cards6. Waves What is a wave?
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86 cardsgjkg jggjhhghjghjghgjg 4.1-HEAT :What is heat?
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136 cardsPhysics Topic 6 WAVES Where are wavelength and amplitude measured?
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98 cardsPhysics- P1 What is heat?
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81 cardsSCIENCE REVISION FLSK CARDS PHYSICS 1 What is heat? (include the unit it is measured in)
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GoConqr OriginalUsing Waves flashcards
Start with Waves Key Terms if you want to practise vocabulary. Its cards cover displacement, amplitude, wavelength, period and frequency. For questions on wave types, try Waves - Physics GCSE 9-1, which asks for examples of transverse and longitudinal waves.
Other decks let you focus on a narrower topic. Coherence and Interference asks about coherent waves and wavefronts, while Ultrasound gives you a sound-related topic to explore. There are also cards on the electromagnetic spectrum, reflection and refraction.
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Work through a few cards at a time and say or write your answer before checking it. Return to the terms that need more practice, then choose a deck with questions on the same topic. If you want a visual overview, switch to a mind map on the Waves unit page; use a quiz there when you want to practise answering questions in another format.
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Which flashcard deck should I start with?
Waves Key Terms is a useful starting point for vocabulary such as amplitude, wavelength and frequency. If you would rather begin with questions about wave types, try Waves - Physics GCSE 9-1. It asks for examples of transverse and longitudinal waves.
Do the flashcards suit GCSE or IB Physics revision?
The collection is mostly secondary-level and includes decks named for GCSE and IB Physics. Waves - Physics GCSE 9-1 asks about wave types, while IB Topic 4 Waves (SL) is another listed deck. Check the cards in a deck to see whether they cover the terms or questions you want to practise.
Are these flashcards free to use?
Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open and study without an account. The decks were made by GoConqr users. A free account also lets you make your own flashcards, quizzes, mind maps and notes, and save your quiz scores.
What can I do if I need more than flashcards?
Visit the Waves unit page to find other formats, including mind maps and quizzes. A mind map can provide a visual overview before you return to the cards. A quiz gives you another way to practise questions on a topic you have revised.