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    Combined Science GCSE

    Period

    What Period means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

    Definition of Period

    The time taken for one complete wave to pass a fixed point.
    Pearson Edexcel · Waves (study guide)

    Topics that use Period

    • Waves (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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    Using Period in the exam

    Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.

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