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Oscillations, Waves and Optics

Vibrations, waves, sound and light: reflection, refraction, lenses and the electromagnetic spectrum.

7 chapters

  • Chapter 16

    Oscillations and Simple Harmonic Motion

    Oscillatory Motion · Simple Harmonic Motion · Mass–Spring System · Simple Pendulum …

    7 topics
    Class 10A Level
  • Chapter 17

    Waves

    What is a Wave? · Transverse and Longitudinal Waves · Wave Speed, Frequency and Wavelength · Ripple Tank: Reflection, Refraction and Diffraction …

    7 topics
    Class 10Class 11O LevelA Level
  • Chapter 18

    Sound

    Production of Sound · Propagation and Speed of Sound · Pitch, Loudness and Quality · Intensity and Decibels …

    10 topics
    Class 10Class 11O Level
  • Chapter 19

    Reflection of Light and Mirrors

    Reflection of Light · Plane Mirrors · Concave and Convex Mirrors · Mirror Formula …

    5 topics
    Class 10Class 11O Level
  • Chapter 20

    Refraction, Lenses and Optical Instruments

    Refraction and Refractive Index · Snell's Law · Total Internal Reflection and Critical Angle · Optical Fibres …

    10 topics
    Class 10Class 11O Level
  • Chapter 21

    Nature of Light (Physical Optics)

    Wave Nature of Light · Young's Double-Slit Experiment · Interference in Thin Films · Diffraction …

    6 topics
    Class 11A Level
  • Chapter 22

    Electromagnetic Spectrum

    Electromagnetic Waves · Regions of the Spectrum · Uses of Electromagnetic Waves · Dangers of Electromagnetic Radiation

    4 topics
    Class 10O LevelA Level
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