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    Waves

    IB Physics Waves Tutor — Expert Help for SL & HL

    Waves is one of the most concept-dense topics in IB Physics — from simple harmonic motion and wave properties to complex interference patterns and diffraction. Many students find the transition from mechanics to waves challenging. Our tutors use animations and visual aids to make every concept intuitive.

    Board: IB (International Baccalaureate)

    Topics Covered

    • Simple harmonic motion (SHM)
    • Travelling waves
    • Wave characteristics
    • Wave behaviour (reflection, refraction)
    • Standing waves
    • Superposition and interference
    • Diffraction
    • The electromagnetic spectrum
    • Doppler effect (HL)

    Exam Tips

    • Tip 1:Know the phase difference between displacement, velocity and acceleration in SHM
    • Tip 2:For standing waves, always count the number of antinodes carefully
    • Tip 3:Superposition adds amplitudes, not intensities
    • Tip 4:Diffraction maximum width: wider slit = narrower pattern

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