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Physics
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Exam-Style Question - Waves

Exam-Style Question - Waves

Physics: AQA A Level, topic 3.2.10

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Physics: AQA A Level contents

1 Measurements & Errors
- 1.1 Measurements & Errors
  1.1.1 SI Base Units
  1.1.2 Combining SI Units
  1.1.3 Prefixes of Units
  1.1.4 Standard Form
  1.1.5 Converting Units
  1.1.6 End of Topic Test - Units & Prefixes
  1.1.7 Limitation of Physical Measurements
  1.1.8 Uncertainty
  1.1.9 Estimation
  1.1.10 End of Topic Test - Measurements & Errors
  1.1.11 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Converting between SI
  1.1.12 Diagnostic Misconceptions - SI & Area/Volume
2 Particles & Radiation
- 2.1 Particles
  2.1.1 Atomic Model
  2.1.2 Specific Charge, Protons & Neutron Numbers
  2.1.3 End of Topic Test - Atomic Model
  2.1.4 Isotopes
  2.1.5 Stable & Unstable Nuclei
  2.1.6 End of Topic Test - Isotopes & Nuclei
  2.1.7 A-A* (AO3/4) - Stable & Unstable Nuclei
  2.1.8 Particles, Antiparticles & Photons
  2.1.9 Particle Interactions
  2.1.10 Classification of Particles
  2.1.11 End of Topic Test - Particles & Interactions
  2.1.12 Quarks & Antiquarks
  2.1.13 Application of Conservation Laws
  2.1.14 End of Topic Test - Leptons & Quarks
  2.1.15 Exam-Style Question - Radioactive Decay
- 2.2 Electromagnetic Radiation & Quantum Phenomena
  2.2.1 The Photoelectric Effect
  2.2.2 The Photoelectric Effect Explanation
  2.2.3 End of Topic Test - The Photoelectric Effect
  2.2.4 Collisions of Electrons with Atoms
  2.2.5 Energy Levels & Photon Emission
  2.2.6 Wave-Particle Duality
  2.2.7 End of Topic Test - Absorption & Emission
  2.2.8 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Electron Volts
  2.2.9 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Converting eV & Joules
3 Waves
- 3.1 Progressive & Stationary Waves
  3.1.1 Progressive Waves
  3.1.2 Wave Speed & Phase Difference
  3.1.3 Longitudinal & Transverse Waves
  3.1.4 End of Topic Test - Progressive Waves
  3.1.5 Polarisation
  3.1.6 Stationary Waves
  3.1.7 Stationary Waves 2
  3.1.8 End of Topic Test - Polarisation & Stationary Wave
  3.1.9 A-A* (AO3/4) - Stationary Waves
- 3.2 Refraction, Diffraction & Interference
  3.2.1 Interference
  3.2.2 Interference 2
  3.2.3 End of Topic Test - Interference
  3.2.4 Diffraction
  3.2.5 Diffraction Gratings
  3.2.6 End of Topic Test - Diffraction
  3.2.7 Refraction at a Plane Surface
  3.2.8 Internal Reflection & Fibre Optics
  3.2.9 End of Topic Test - Refraction
  3.2.10 Exam-Style Question - Waves
4 Mechanics & Materials
- 4.1 Force, Energy & Momentum
  4.1.1 Scalars & Vectors
  4.1.2 Vector Problems
  4.1.3 End of Topic Test - Scalars & Vectors
  4.1.4 Moments
  4.1.5 Centre of Mass
  4.1.6 End of Topic Test - Moments & Centre of Mass
  4.1.7 Motion in a Straight Line
  4.1.8 Graphs of Motion
  4.1.9 Bouncing Ball Example
  4.1.10 End of Topic Test - Motion in a Straight Line
  4.1.11 Acceleration Due to Gravity
  4.1.12 Projectile Motion
  4.1.13 Friction
  4.1.14 Terminal Speed
  4.1.15 End of Topic Test - Acceleration Due to Gravity
  4.1.16 Newton's Laws
  4.1.17 Momentum
  4.1.18 Momentum 2
  4.1.19 End of Topic Test - Newton's Laws & Momentum
  4.1.20 A-A* (AO3/4) - Newton's Third Law
  4.1.21 Work & Energy
  4.1.22 Power & Efficiency
  4.1.23 Conservation of Energy
  4.1.24 End of Topic Test - Work, Energy & Power
  4.1.25 Exam-Style Question - Forces
  4.1.26 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Perpendicular Vectors
  4.1.27 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Weight Acts Downwards
  4.1.28 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Acceleration Direction
  4.1.29 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Stationary Objects
  4.1.30 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Action & Reaction
  4.1.31 Diagnostic Misconceptions - RF Direction
  4.1.32 Diagnostic Misconceptions - RF Acceleration
  4.1.33 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Change in Momentum
- 4.2 Materials
  4.2.1 Density
  4.2.2 Bulk Properties of Solids
  4.2.3 Energy in Materials
  4.2.4 Young Modulus
  4.2.5 End of Topic Test - Materials
5 Electricity
- 5.1 Current Electricity
  5.1.1 Basics of Electricity
  5.1.2 Current-Voltage Characteristics
  5.1.3 End of Topic Test - Basics of Electricity
  5.1.4 Resistivity
  5.1.5 Superconductivity
  5.1.6 A-A* (AO3/4) - Superconductivity
  5.1.7 End of Topic Test - Resistivity & Superconductors
  5.1.8 Circuits
  5.1.9 Power and Conservation
  5.1.10 Potential Divider
  5.1.11 Emf & Internal Resistance
  5.1.12 End of Topic Test - Power & Potential
  5.1.13 Exam-Style Question - Resistance
  5.1.14 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Constant Current
  5.1.15 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Potential Difference
6 Further Mechanics & Thermal Physics (A2 only)
- 6.1 Periodic Motion (A2 only)
  6.1.1 Circular Motion
  6.1.2 Circular Motion 2
  6.1.3 End of Topic Test - Circular Motion
  6.1.4 Simple Harmonic Motion
  6.1.5 Simple Harmonic Systems
  6.1.6 Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion
  6.1.7 Resonance
  6.1.8 End of Topic Test - Simple Harmonic Motion
  6.1.9 A-A* (AO3/4) - Simple Harmonic Motion
- 6.2 Thermal Physics (A2 only)
  6.2.1 Thermal Energy Transfer
  6.2.2 Thermal Energy Transfer Experiments
  6.2.3 Ideal Gases
  6.2.4 Ideal Gases 2
  6.2.5 Boyle's Law & Charles' Law
  6.2.6 Molecular Kinetic Theory Model
  6.2.7 Molecular Kinetic Theory Model 2
  6.2.8 End of Topic Test - Thermal Energy & Ideal Gases
  6.2.9 Exam-Style Question - Ideal Gases
  6.2.10 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Material & Mass
  6.2.11 Diagnostic Misconceptions - No Energy
7 Fields & Their Consequences (A2 only)
- 7.1 Fields (A2 only)
  7.1.1 Fields
- 7.2 Gravitational Fields (A2 only)
  7.2.1 Newton's Law
  7.2.2 Gravitational Field Strength
  7.2.3 Gravitational Potential
  7.2.4 Orbits of Planets & Satellites
  7.2.5 Escape Velocity & Synchronous Orbits
  7.2.6 End of Topic Test - Gravitational Fields
- 7.3 Electric Fields (A2 only)
  7.3.1 Coulomb's Law
  7.3.2 Electric Field Strength
  7.3.3 Electric Field Strength 2
  7.3.4 Electric Potential
  7.3.5 End of Topic Test - Electric Fields
  7.3.6 A-A* (AO3/4) - Electric and Gravitational Field
- 7.4 Capacitance (A2 only)
  7.4.1 Capacitance
  7.4.2 Parallel Plate Capacitor
  7.4.3 Energy Stored by a Capacitor
  7.4.4 Capacitor Discharge
  7.4.5 Capacitor Charge
- 7.5 Magnetic Fields (A2 only)
  7.5.1 Magnetic Flux Density
  7.5.2 End of Topic Test - Capacitance & Flux Density
  7.5.3 Moving Charges in a Magnetic Field
  7.5.4 Magnetic Flux & Flux Linkage
  7.5.5 Electromagnetic Induction
  7.5.6 Electromagnetic Induction 2
  7.5.7 Alternating Currents
  7.5.8 Operation of a Transformer
  7.5.9 Magnetic Flux Density
  7.5.10 End of Topic Test - Electromagnetic Induction
8 Nuclear Physics (A2 only)
- 8.1 Radioactivity (A2 only)
  8.1.1 Rutherford Scattering
  8.1.2 Alpha & Beta Radiation
  8.1.3 Gamma Radiation
  8.1.4 Radioactive Decay
  8.1.5 Half Life
  8.1.6 End of Topic Test - Radioactivity
  8.1.7 Nuclear Instability
  8.1.8 Nuclear Radius
  8.1.9 Mass & Energy
  8.1.10 Binding Energy
  8.1.11 Induced Fission
  8.1.12 Safety Aspects of Nuclear Reactors
  8.1.13 End of Topic Test - Nuclear Physics
  8.1.14 A-A* (AO3/4) - Nuclear Fusion
9 Option: Astrophysics (A2 only)
- 9.1 Telescopes (A2 only)
  9.1.1 Astronomical Telescopes
  9.1.2 Reflecting Telescopes
  9.1.3 Single Dish Radio Telescopes
  9.1.4 Large Diameter Telescopes
- 9.2 Classification of Stars (A2 only)
  9.2.1 Classification by Luminosity
  9.2.2 Absolute Magnitude
  9.2.3 Black Body Radiation
  9.2.4 Stellar Spectral Classes
  9.2.5 Hertzsprung-Russell Diagrams
  9.2.6 Astronomical Objects
- 9.3 Cosmology (A2 only)
  9.3.1 Doppler Effect
  9.3.2 Hubble's Law
  9.3.3 Quasars
  9.3.4 Detecting Exoplanets
10 Option: Medical Physics (A2 only)
- 10.1 Physics of the Eye (A2 only)
  10.1.1 Physics of Vision
  10.1.2 Defects of Vision
  10.1.3 Lenses
  10.1.4 Correcting Defects of Vision
- 10.2 Physics of the Ear (A2 only)
  10.2.1 Structure of the Ear
  10.2.2 Sensitivity of the Ear
  10.2.3 Hearing Defects
- 10.3 Biological Measurement (A2 only)
  10.3.1 Electrocardiography (ECG)
- 10.4 Non-Ionising Imaging (A2 only)
  10.4.1 Ultrasound Imaging
  10.4.2 Ultrasound Imaging 2
  10.4.3 Fibre Optics & Endoscopy
  10.4.4 Magnetic Resonance Scanning
- 10.5 X-Ray Imaging (A2 only)
  10.5.1 Diagnostic X-Rays
  10.5.2 X-Ray Image Processing
  10.5.3 Absorption of X-Rays
  10.5.4 CT Scanners
- 10.6 Radionuclide Imaging & Therapy (A2 only)
  10.6.1 Imaging Techniques
  10.6.2 Half Life
  10.6.3 Gamma Camera
  10.6.4 High Energy X-Rays
  10.6.5 Radioactive Implants
  10.6.6 Imaging Comparisons
11 Option: Engineering Physics (A2 only)
- 11.1 Rotational Dynamics (A2 only)
  11.1.1 Moment of Inertia
  11.1.2 Rotational Kinetic Energy
  11.1.3 Rotational Motion
  11.1.4 Torque & Angular Acceleration
  11.1.5 Angular Momentum
  11.1.6 Angular Work & Power
- 11.2 Thermodynamics & Engines (A2 only)
  11.2.1 First Law of Thermodynamics
  11.2.2 Non-Flow Processes
  11.2.3 p-V Diagrams
  11.2.4 Engine Cycles
  11.2.5 Second Law & Engines
  11.2.6 Reversed Heat Engines
12 Option: Turning Points in Physics (A2 only)
- 12.1 Discovery of the Electron (A2 only)
  12.1.1 Cathode Rays
  12.1.2 Thermionic Electron Emission
  12.1.3 Electron Specific Charge
  12.1.4 Millikan's Experiment
- 12.2 Wave-Particle Duality (A2 only)
  12.2.1 Newton's & Huygen's Theories of Light
  12.2.2 Electromagnetic Waves
  12.2.3 Photoelectricity
  12.2.4 Wave-Particle Duality
  12.2.5 Electron Microscopes
- 12.3 Special Relativity (A2 only)
  12.3.1 Michelson-Morley Experiment
  12.3.2 Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity
  12.3.3 Time Dilation
  12.3.4 Length Contraction
  12.3.5 Mass & Energy

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