Light Sound and Waves

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Light Sound and Waves Misconceptions
RESEARCH REVIEW Light, Sound and Waves

Some students believe light has different modes or kinds and sometimes even that these different 'kinds' of light in different circumstances can behave differently.

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RESEARCH REVIEW Light, Sound and Waves

Many students believe sound can travel through empty space.

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RESEARCH REVIEW Light, Sound and Waves

Many students, even some that understand that sound is the result of vibrations, struggle to explain the effect of covering an object which is making sound.

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