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Edexcel A Level Physics · Topic 5

Waves and the Particle Nature of Light Definitions

Write each definition from memory, then check it. The checker looks for the key words examiners want to see — but you have the final say on your mark.

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Waves: print it for your wall

All 33 waves definitions on two A4 sheets. Stick them on the wall by your desk and read them every time you sit down: they’ll go in without you trying. Then cover the right-hand column and test yourself.

⬇ Waves poster (PDF)
Particle nature of light: print it for your wall

The 6 quantum definitions on one A4 page, including the two long “why are spectra unique?” answers step by step.

⬇ Particle nature poster (PDF)
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