AQA AS Physics Waves LATEST UPDATE.AQA AS Physics Definitions LATEST UPDATE.AQA AS PHYSICS QUANTUM PHENOMONA LATEST UPDATE.AQA AS Physics Chapter 5 Optics LATEST UPDATE.AQA AS Physics Definitions - Waves LATEST UPDATE.
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AQA AS Physics Definitions LATEST UPDATE Specific charge the charge to mass ratio or charge in coulombs divided by the mass in kilograms Isotope a nucleus with the same number of protons but different number of neutrons Hadron a particle that experiences the strong nuclear force. Composi...
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Add to cartAQA AS Physics Definitions LATEST UPDATE Specific charge the charge to mass ratio or charge in coulombs divided by the mass in kilograms Isotope a nucleus with the same number of protons but different number of neutrons Hadron a particle that experiences the strong nuclear force. Composi...
Physics Waves AQA AS LATEST UPDATE What does a wave do? Transports energy from one place to another What are mechanical waves? Mechanical waves use particles to transfer energy (neighboring particles bump into each other and set their neighbors moving) What are electromagnetic waves? Elec...
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Add to cartPhysics Waves AQA AS LATEST UPDATE What does a wave do? Transports energy from one place to another What are mechanical waves? Mechanical waves use particles to transfer energy (neighboring particles bump into each other and set their neighbors moving) What are electromagnetic waves? Elec...
AQA AS Physics FULL SET LATEST UPDATE Analyse Interpret data to arrive at a conclusion. Annotate Add notation or labelling to a graph, diagram or other drawing. Apply Use information in a new context. Calculate Work out the value of something. Comment Make a judgement based on a valu...
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Add to cartAQA AS Physics FULL SET LATEST UPDATE Analyse Interpret data to arrive at a conclusion. Annotate Add notation or labelling to a graph, diagram or other drawing. Apply Use information in a new context. Calculate Work out the value of something. Comment Make a judgement based on a valu...
AQA AS Physics Mechanics LATEST UPDATE Terminal Velocity 1. Air resistance =0 & accelerates downwards 2. The speed and air resistance increases 3. Air resistance = weight, so a constant speed Terminal velocity for a parachute 1. Air resistance increases 2. Slows down, which decreases air re...
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Add to cartAQA AS Physics Mechanics LATEST UPDATE Terminal Velocity 1. Air resistance =0 & accelerates downwards 2. The speed and air resistance increases 3. Air resistance = weight, so a constant speed Terminal velocity for a parachute 1. Air resistance increases 2. Slows down, which decreases air re...
AQA AS Physics Waves LATEST UPDATE Longitudinal Wave Direction parallel to oscillations Transverse Wave Direction perpendicular to oscillations Mechanical waves Need a medium to pass through Polarisation When waves are confined to one plane Polaroid sunglasses Absorb oncoming light whi...
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Add to cartAQA AS Physics Waves LATEST UPDATE Longitudinal Wave Direction parallel to oscillations Transverse Wave Direction perpendicular to oscillations Mechanical waves Need a medium to pass through Polarisation When waves are confined to one plane Polaroid sunglasses Absorb oncoming light whi...
AQA AS PHYSICS QUANTUM PHENOMONA LATEST UPDATE What is the photoelectric effect? Emission of electrons from a surface when a surface is illuminated by light of a frequency greater than the minimum value known as the threshold frequency. Photoelectric emission does not take place if ________...
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Add to cartAQA AS PHYSICS QUANTUM PHENOMONA LATEST UPDATE What is the photoelectric effect? Emission of electrons from a surface when a surface is illuminated by light of a frequency greater than the minimum value known as the threshold frequency. Photoelectric emission does not take place if ________...
AQA AS Physics Definitions - Waves LATEST UPDATE amplitude maximum displacement of a vibrating particle; for a transverse wave, it is the distance from the middle to the peak of the wave. antinode fixed point in a stationary wave pattern where the amplitude is a maximum. coherent two sourc...
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Add to cartAQA AS Physics Definitions - Waves LATEST UPDATE amplitude maximum displacement of a vibrating particle; for a transverse wave, it is the distance from the middle to the peak of the wave. antinode fixed point in a stationary wave pattern where the amplitude is a maximum. coherent two sourc...
AQA AS Physics Chapter 5 Optics LATEST UPDATE Normal Imaginary line perpendicular to the boundary between two materials or a surface. Partial reflection When some of the wave bounces off a surface, as it does when light moves from air to a refractive substance. Refractive index Ratio of sin ...
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Add to cartAQA AS Physics Chapter 5 Optics LATEST UPDATE Normal Imaginary line perpendicular to the boundary between two materials or a surface. Partial reflection When some of the wave bounces off a surface, as it does when light moves from air to a refractive substance. Refractive index Ratio of sin ...
AQA AS Physics Chapter 5 Optics LATEST UPDATE Normal Imaginary line perpendicular to the boundary between two materials or a surface. Partial reflection When some of the wave bounces off a surface, as it does when light moves from air to a refractive substance. Refractive index Ratio of si...
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Add to cartAQA AS Physics Chapter 5 Optics LATEST UPDATE Normal Imaginary line perpendicular to the boundary between two materials or a surface. Partial reflection When some of the wave bounces off a surface, as it does when light moves from air to a refractive substance. Refractive index Ratio of si...
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