Physics GCSE
Propagation of compressions through air
What Propagation of compressions through air means in Physics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Propagation of compressions through air
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Reference: OCR
A vibrating source pushes air molecules back and forth, so a compression travels through the air while the air itself is not carried across the room.
Topics that use Propagation of compressions through air
- Wave behaviour (OCR GCSE)
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