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Light, Sound and Waves

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Light, Sound and Waves Supporting Physics Teaching

Questions to check understanding: sound

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Electromagnetic Radiation
Quantum and Nuclear Supporting Physics Teaching

Diagnostic questions

Diagnostic questions relating to sound and light waves.

Diagnostic Questions 14-16

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Quantum and Nuclear Supporting Physics Teaching

Diagnostic questions about photons

Diagnostic questions exploring the understanding of lighting as a stream of photons.

Diagnostic Questions 14-16

Interference
Quantum and Nuclear Supporting Physics Teaching

Diagnostic questions on superposition

Diagnostic questions exploring the diffraction, interference and polarisation of waves.

Diagnostic Questions 14-16

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