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This Waves notes page on GoConqr gathers user-made notes on wave properties, sound, refraction and more. School students can use them to revise these topics, while teachers can find material for lessons. There are over 100 notes, mostly at school level, including IB Physics lesson notes. Browse the list and choose a topic to start.

Refractive Index Refraction is Caused by the Waves Changing Speed Refraction is when waves change direction as they enter a different medium. This is caused by the change in density from one medium to another - which changes the speed... Amula
IB Physics SubTopic 4.4 Wave Behaviour Lesson 1 Reflection Lesson 1 - Reflection Textbook References: Tsokos (6th Edition): p172-173; Oxford Text p146 Syllabus Outcomes Covered in This Lesson: Understandings: Reflection Applications and Skills: Sketching and interpreting inci... Jeffrey Piggott
The Electromagnetic Spectrum - created from Mind Map Radio Microwave Infrared jeanne.li
Waves - created from Mind Map Definitions Amplitude (A) - This is "how high the wave is. Wavelength (λ) - this is the distance between two Corresponding points on the wave and is measured in Metres. Frequency (ƒ) - This is how many waves pass by e... pgabdaziz101
AHL Topic 9 Lesson 5 - Resolution AHL Sub-topic 9.4: Resolution NOTE: THIS LESSON IS FOR HL STUDENTS ONLY! Textbook References: Tsokos (6th Edition) pp 376-380, Understandings: The size of a diffracting aperture The resolution of simple monochromatic ... Jeffrey Piggott
Waves Waves Parts of a Wave Peak- Highest point above the rest position Trough- Lowest point below the rest position Rest Position- The undisturbed position of particles or fields when they are not vibrating Amplitude- The ... Durum Halo
Em waves and communication There are seven types of electromagnetic (EM) waves.Electromagnetic radiation can occur at many different wavelengths.In fact, there is a continuous spectrum of different wavelength, but waves with smaller wavelengths... Tom Pass
Waves Waves Units used in this section: Degree (˚), Hertz (Hz), Meters (m), Meters/Second (m/s) and seconds (s). Properties of waves.Longitudinal and transverse.Longitudinal:-Vibrations are in the same direction are the wav... owens.ek
Longitudinal and Transverse Waves Transverse Waves Vibrate at Right Angles to the direction of Energy Transfer All electromagnetic waves are transverse. They travel as vibrations through magnetic and electric fields - with vibrations perpendicular to ... Leonie Jenkins
P1 Revision (continued) - created from Mind Map A spectrum of waves Transverse waves- travels in a direction at right angles to the water vibration Amplitude- the maximum displacement of a particle from its rest position Wavelength(m)- distance between two successi... olivia.jermy
Progressive Waves A wave is the oscillation of particles or fields A progressive wave carries energy from one place to another without transferring any material. A wave is caused by something forcing particles or fields to oscillate at... Leonie Jenkins
Analogue and digital signals Information is converted into signals.To communicate any kind of information (e.g. sound or picture), it needs to be converted into electrical signals before its transmitted. These signals can then be sent long distan... Tom Pass
Waves Progressive waves DEFINITIONS reflection-the wave is bounced back when it hits a boundary refraction- the wave changes direction as it enters a different medium diffraction- the wave spreads out as it passes through a... Liv Gent
IB Physics Topic 4 Lesson 4 Topic 4.2 Lesson 4 - Graphs of Longitudinal Waves Textbook References: Hamper HL Physics 2nd Edition: pp 170 - 171. Syllabus Outcomes Covered in This Lesson Understandings The nature of sound waves Applications and Sk... Jeffrey Piggott
IB Physics Topic 4.3 Lessons 1 on Wave Characteristics IB Physics Topic 4.3 Wave Characteristics Lesson 1 Textbook References: Syllabus Outcomes Covered in This Lesson:Understandings Travelling Waves Wavelength, period, frequency and wave speed Applications and Skills Sol... Jeffrey Piggott
Interference - Waves Displacement is the distance from the centre of oscillation to the rope Amplitude is the maximum displacement. The energy of a wave is proportional to the amplitude squared. Superposition is when we have two or more w... Daley Bardini
Properties of Waves WHAT ARE WAVES:Means of transferring energy from place to place w/o matter being transferred TRANSVERSE WAVES: Oscillates (vibrates) at right angles to the direction in which energy or wave is moving Coils of slinky v... Aarushi Jain
ULTRASOUND - created from Mind Map Frequency (Hz) is the vibrations per second Ultrasound can be produced by some animals, such as bats, who echolocate and listen to reflections REFLECTIONS sa s
Untitled (a) describe and distinguish between progressive longitudinal and transverse wavesProgressive waves are waves which travel through a material or a vacuum and transfer energy from one point to anotherIn longitudinal wa... donaghy_sinead
Untitled Waves transfer enegry and information without transferring matter Wavelength: The distance between a point on the cycle and the same point on the next cycle.(Measured in metres,m)Amplitude: Maximum dispacement of a wa... najeehasiddiqi92
electromagnetic notes Electromagnetic waves are electronic and magnetic disturbances that transfer energy from one place to another. Electromagnetic waves do not transfer matter. The energy they transfer depends on the wavelength of t... abi nicholson
5. Communication technology for now and for the future 5. Electromagnetic waves have potential for future communication technologies and data storage technologies5.1 - Digital communication dataIdentify types of communication data that are stored or transmitted in digital... Phillip Kristyono
Stationary Waves Progressive Waves Reflected at a Boundary Can Create a Stationary Wave A stationary or standing wave is the superposition of two progressive waves with the same frequency (wavelength) moving in opposite directions. No... Leonie Jenkins
Topic 4a: periodic motion Periodic motion: aka harmonic motion, any motion that repeats in regular intervals. Observed in mass on a spring, simple pendulums, molecular vibration. Amplitude: maximium displacement from equilibrium, always p... 000
Physics 1.4 Demonstrate understanding of aspects of wave behaviour Subject contentPhenomena, concepts, and principles about waves and light: ◦ Waves: ▪ longitudinal waves ▪ transverse waves ▪ period ▪ wavelength ▪ frequency ▪ amplitude ▪ speed. ◦ Light: ▪ rectilinear propagation of l... Isabel van der Hoorn
Sound Waves - created from Mind Map_1 PROPERTIES loudness (amp) - loud and quiet pitch(frequency) - high and low quality (wave form/shape) - simple and complex ALWAYS LONGITUDINAL made of compressions rarefractions Constructive high pressure speakers= pus... Danielle McCulloch
Sound Waves - created from Mind Map_2 PROPERTIES loudness (amp) - loud and quiet pitch(frequency) - high and low quality (wave form/shape) - simple and complex ALWAYS LONGITUDINAL made of compressions rarefractions Constructive high pressure speakers= pus... Danielle McCulloch
Sound Waves - created from Mind Map_3 PROPERTIES loudness (amp) - loud and quiet pitch(frequency) - high and low quality (wave form/shape) - simple and complex ALWAYS LONGITUDINAL made of compressions rarefractions Constructive high pressure speakers= pus... Danielle McCulloch
Waves & Sound Key Points Waves are made up of vibrations and transfer ENERGY from one place to another. There are 2 types: Transverse & Longitudinal Waves & Sound Transverse Waves Water Waves, Electromagnetic Spectrum Waves - radio... tiernanwatson
Waves: Physics grade 10 Waves PULSE : one wave cycle, single vibration or movement AMPLITUDE : maximum disturbance of a particle from its rest (equilibrium) position TRANSVERSE PULSE : particles of medium move at right angles with to the dir... Claire Squires
Waves Waves Transfer Energy and Information Wavelength: distance between corresponding points in the waveAmplitude: maximum displacement of a part of the medium from rest position Period:time for one complete cyclefrequency... Olivia Weatherhead
Untitled Properties of WavesWave- A series of phases which transverse energy from one place to another. Wave Pulse- A single energy- carrying disturbance in a medium or cycle of an electromagnetic wave ( EM Wave).Crest- T... kat.bperfect
Waves Transverse Wave: A wave where the medium oscillated perpendicular to the direction - or propagation - of the wave.Longitudinal Wave: A wave which vibrates parallel to the direction of propagation.Mechanical Wave: Requ... Jack Harrison
Electromagnetic Radiation Electromagnetic radiation comes in the form of a transverse wave, and so requires no particles to transfer energy. This means EM radiation can move across a vacuum.All electromagnetic radiation consists of an oscillat... Jack Harrison
wave theory - created from Mind Map types of waves Transverse = Transverse waves are waves that travel perpendicular to the waves themselves longitudinal = longitudinal waves are waves that travel parallel to the waves themselves Definitions Frequency =... moaw123
Electromagnetic waves All waves are transverseAll waves travel at the same speed in a vacuum(Highest frequency to lowest frequency):Gamma raysX raysUltra violetLight raysInfra red raysmicrowavesRadio wavesMicrowaves can cause internal heat... Alice Taylor-Bowers
Science CHAPTER 9 CH 9.1 Definitions:Wave: transmitter of energy without the movement of particles from place to place. The vibration of particles of energy fields is involved.Transverse Waves: wave involving the vibration of... alice.jordan6497
transverse and lonitudinal waves physics- waves                                                          ... It’s Zam
Untitled Electromagnetic Waves-  We are surrounded by waves we can see and hear, from ocean waves to sound waves. A wave shows the transfer of energy, from the wind that starts an ocean wave to the sound that mo... Mara Isabeli Lorenzo
Physical Science 20 2019 Final Study Guide Waves Unit  Resonance-Occurs when one object is vibrating  at its natural frequency (harmonic) forces another object to vibrate. First Harmonic- f=fo Is Generated at low frequencies  Has 2 nodes or... Jace Borgal

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