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What a sound wave is

What a sound wave is

Longitudinal sound wave in air with compressions, rarefactions, particle vibration, and direction of wave travel labelled Sound is a mechanical wave, so it needs particles to travel through. It can move through gases, liquids and solids, but not through a vacuum.

6.1.4 Sound waves (physics only) (HT only) Lesson

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Step-by-step lessons covering AQA GCSE Physics 6.1.4 Sound waves (physics only) (HT only) for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Build a strong grip on equations, units and Key Stage 3 fundamentals before tackling the more demanding topics like electromagnetism, the particle model of matter and space physics.

Lessons

6.1.1 Transverse and longitudinal waves6.1.3 Reflection of waves (physics only)6.1.4 Sound waves (physics only) (HT only)6.1.5 Waves for detection and exploration (physics only) (HT only)