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Seismic waves

Tutorial about earthquake waves cover ing p and s waves, seismometers and shadow zones.

http://schools.matter.org.uk/Content/Seismology/index.html

Waves

BBC revision guide to waves for UK GCSE level. A useful introduction to all the basics and to different types of waves.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa/radiation/anintroductiontowavesrev1.shtml

Total Internal Reflection - The Critical Angle

A lesson on Total Internal Reflection which extends into the detailed mathematics.

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/refrn/U14L3b.cfm

Reflection Of A Sin Wave

Animation of a full wave producing a standing wave after reflection.

http://www2.biglobe.ne.jp/~norimari/science/JavaEd/e-wave5.html

Java Applet - reflection and refraction

A java applet that lets you investigate reflection and refraction. One of a series of simple applets that are good for display use in the classroom.

$Visit Java Applet - reflection and refraction$

http://www.phy.ntnu.edu.tw/~hwang/light/flashLight.html

The Electromagnetic Spectrum

NASA page about electromagnetic waves with descriptions of such waves and their uses.Covers radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet (UV), x-rays and gamma rays.