Physics GCSE
halving the path
What halving the path means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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In an echo calculation, the total distance the sound covers is halved to find the distance to the reflecting surface.
Dividing the total distance by two because the pulse travels down and back.
Topics that use halving the path
- Speed (AQA GCSE)
- Waves for detection and exploration (physics only) (HT only) (AQA GCSE)
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