Waves and optics practice.
Oscillations, wave motion, sound, and how light travels through lenses and mirrors. Every question has an explanation.
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Waves and optics in the United Kingdom
Practise waves and optics with the exams you can take in the United Kingdom.
All waves and optics topics.
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Properties of Matter, Waves and Radiation
28 questions across 1 exam
Ray optics
21 questions across 3 exams
Oscillations
17 questions across 3 exams
Waves and optics
12 questions across 1 exam
Waves and Electromagnetic Spectrum
10 questions across 1 exam
Particles and Waves
9 questions across 1 exam
Waves
8 questions across 1 exam
Circular motion and oscillations
6 questions across 1 exam
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Real questions, worked answers.
- Properties of Matter, Waves and Radiation · National 5 (Scotland)A force of 600 N is applied to an area of 0.020 m². What is the pressure?See the answer and explanation →
- Ray optics · Cambridge IGCSEAn object is placed 60 cm in front of a convex lens of focal length 20 cm. At what distance from the lens (in cm) is the image formed?See the answer and explanation →
- Oscillations · Cambridge IGCSEA mass of 1 kg is attached to a spring of constant 225 N/m. What is the angular frequency of oscillation (in rad/s)?See the answer and explanation →
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