Physics GCSE
wave fronts
What wave fronts means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of wave fronts
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A set of parallel lines, each one a crest, travelling at right angles to the fronts.
Topics that use wave fronts
- Properties of electromagnetic waves 1 (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- amplitude
- bending towards the normal
- change of speed
- explaining refraction
- longitudinal wave
- parallel emergent ray
- period
- refraction
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