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Electromagnetic waves applet
View and rotate different 3D waves including linear, circular and gaussian

Properties of Waves
A UK GCSE level revision guide covering the essentials of waves. Well presented and clearly explained.

Waves
A series of pages on waves. Includes GCSE concepts, explained using coloured text and straightforward diagrams.

Waves
The nature and properties of waves are discussed and illustrated with the standing wave being introduced and explained. Clear explanation and appropriate graphics.

Let's Make Waves
Junior Lesson Plan- water waves generated by wind. The content is not difficult to understand but is aimed at teachers rather than students


Physics 2000: Electromagnetic Waves
An interactive tutorial starting from charged particles, leading to electromagnetic waves and their applications.