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6.1 Waves in air, fluids and solids

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A light wave reaches a matt black surface and no light is detected leaving the surface. What has happened to the light?

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A

The light has been absorbed by the surface.

B

The light has been reflected by the surface.

C

The light has been transmitted by the surface.

D

The light has been slowed down by the surface.

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6.1 Waves in air, fluids and solids Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /6.1 Waves in air, fluids and solids

40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 6.1 Waves in air, fluids and solids, covering 6.1.1 Transverse and longitudinal waves, 6.1.2 Properties of waves, 6.1.3 Reflection of waves, 6.1.4 Sound waves (HT only), and 6.1.5 Waves for detection and exploration (HT only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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