WASSCE Physics · Waves & Sound
Wave Phenomena
Reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, polarization, and superposition of waves.
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Across the topic: 7 sections · 2 worked examples · 3 diagrams
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2 lessons · 12 min
- 1Reflection, refraction and diffraction of waves6 minFree6 minFree
1 worked example · 2 diagrams
- 2Superposition, interference, stationary waves and polarisation6 min Plan6 min Plan
- The principle of superposition
- Interference
- Stationary (standing) waves
- Polarisation
1 worked example · 1 diagram
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