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 Kenya
Practise waves and optics with the exams you can take in Kenya.
All waves and optics topics.
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Ray optics
14 questions across 2 exams
Oscillations
12 questions across 2 exams
Heat, light and waves
10 questions across 1 exam
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Real questions, worked answers.
- 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 →
- Heat, light and waves · Kenya KCSEWhat energy is needed to raise the temperature of 2 kg of water by 10 degrees Celsius? (specific heat capacity of water = 4200 J/kg per degree Celsius…See the answer and explanation →
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