Combined Science GCSE
Experimental evidence and observation
What Experimental evidence and observation means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Experimental evidence and observation
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Reference: AQA
A floating marker on water moves up and down but does not travel along with the ripple, and a smoke trail or suspended light object shows air vibrating without a steady flow.
Topics that use Experimental evidence and observation
- Transverse and longitudinal waves (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Classification of waves with examples
- Compression
- Particle oscillations and energy transfer
- Sound as a longitudinal wave
- Transverse wave
- Transverse wave examples
- Compressions and rarefactions
- Crests and troughs
Using Experimental evidence and observation in the exam
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