Light Sound and Waves

Pathways through the topic Radiations and Radiating

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

Many students will be familiar with light being described in 'bits' and being contained to specific areas.

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RESEARCH REVIEW Light, Sound and Waves

Some students who have heard sound is 'carried ' through the air may think sound is carried by individual molecules.

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RESEARCH REVIEW Light, Sound and Waves

Many students think that two wave pulses travelling in opposite directions will permanently superimpose as opposed to traveling through each other.

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