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Superposition and Interference
Studying the interaction of waves through Young's double slit experiment and diffraction gratings.
Key Questions
- 1How does the principle of superposition allow for the creation of noise cancelling technology?
- 2What variables affect the spacing of fringes in an interference pattern?
- 3How would an engineer use a diffraction grating to identify the chemical composition of a distant star?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: Physics - WavesA-Level: Physics - Superposition
Year: Year 12
Subject: Physics
Unit: Waves and Optics
Period: Waves & Optics
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