Physics GCSE
Leslie cube
What Leslie cube means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Leslie cube
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A metal cube with four faces, matt black, shiny black, matt white and shiny silver, filled with hot water.
Topics that use Leslie cube
- Properties of electromagnetic waves 1 (AQA GCSE)
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