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JAMB Physics · Section 20

Characteristics and Properties of Waves

20. Waves

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  • Reflection, refraction, diffraction and plane polarisation.
  • Superposition of waves, including interference.
  • Beats.
  • Doppler effect: qualitative treatment only.

Candidate objectives

  • Differentiate between reflection, refraction, diffraction and plane polarisation of waves.
  • Analyse the principle of superposition of waves.
  • Solve numerical problems on waves.
  • Explain beats, beat frequency and their uses.
  • Explain the Doppler effect of sound and its applications.
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