Physics GCSE
Waves in fluids and solids
What Waves in fluids and solids means in Physics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Waves in fluids and solids
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Reference: OCR
Waves behave differently in fluids (liquids and gases) and in solids, and their interaction with matter can be observed and measured.
Topics that use Waves in fluids and solids
- Interactions of waves (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- Choosing suitable measuring apparatus
- Interaction of waves with matter
- Observation and recording skills
- Reliability through repetition
- Transmission, absorption and reflection
- Judging suitability from observations
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