Waves resources
Physics, grade 10. Notes, worksheets, videos, interactive tools and revision materials for this chapter.
Notes
Study notes
The chapter's lessons are the notes — read them in order, then use the resources below.
01Transverse and LongitudinalComparing the two wave types and the direction of their vibrations.Read lesson →02The Wave Speed EquationUsing v = f × λ to link speed, frequency and wavelength.Read lesson →03Reflection and RefractionExplaining how waves bounce off surfaces and bend at boundaries.Read lesson →04The Electromagnetic SpectrumOrdering the spectrum from radio waves to gamma rays and meeting their uses.Read lesson →
Worksheets
Practice worksheet
Attempt every question before revealing the answer — that struggle is where learning happens.
Practice questions live inside each lesson — work through them there, then return for revision.
Videos
Watch and learn
Hand-picked searches to find a clear video explanation of each lesson.
Transverse and Longitudinal — explainedYouTube search · opens in a new tabWatch →The Wave Speed Equation — explainedYouTube search · opens in a new tabWatch →Reflection and Refraction — explainedYouTube search · opens in a new tabWatch →The Electromagnetic Spectrum — explainedYouTube search · opens in a new tabWatch →
Revision
Revision checklist
Can you explain each of these out loud, without looking? If not, re-read that lesson.
- Transverse and Longitudinal: Comparing the two wave types and the direction of their vibrations.
- The Wave Speed Equation: Using v = f × λ to link speed, frequency and wavelength.
- Reflection and Refraction: Explaining how waves bounce off surfaces and bend at boundaries.
- The Electromagnetic Spectrum: Ordering the spectrum from radio waves to gamma rays and meeting their uses.
- Read each lesson's summary and re-do its practice questions from memory.