
A helpful, exam-ready resource for teachers & students.
This abridged and structured revision guide is designed to support IB DP Physics students revising C.3 Wave Phenomena by condensing key syllabus content into a clear, accessible format. It provides full topic coverage while simplifying core behaviours of waves such as interference, diffraction, and standing patterns, making it suitable for both classroom review and independent study.
Why This Resource?
Covers Every Assessment Statement – Aligned with the IB Physics syllabus to ensure complete topic coverage.
Structured for Easy Review – Information is organised into concise sections for efficient recap and quick reference before assessments.
Interactive & Trackable – Includes digital checkboxes so students can monitor their progress through each concept.
Time-Saving for Teachers – Can be used as a teaching summary, revision handout, or exam prep guide with minimal preparation required.
What’s Inside?
Superposition Principle – Clear explanation of how waves combine.
Interference Patterns – Constructive and destructive interference with simple diagrams.
Path Difference & Phase – Relationship between path differences and resulting patterns.
Diffraction – Behaviour around obstacles and slits with key influences on wave spreading.
Standing Waves – Node and antinode patterns on strings and in tubes.
Single-Slit vs Double-Slit – Comparative summaries of key behaviours.
Wave Energy & Intensity – Basic qualitative understanding of energy distribution in wave systems.
Graph & Diagram Interpretation – Simple visual support for patterns and wave interactions.
Glossary of Key Terms – Structured list of essential vocabulary with brief definitions.
This resource is:
Concise & Focused – Reinforces essential ideas in a compact format without unnecessary detail.
Exam-Focused – Covers required IB DP Physics content in an assessment-ready format.
Versatile – Ideal for lesson summaries, flipped learning, structured revision sessions, or independent study.
Use these condensed notes to complement your existing teaching materials and support efficient Wave Phenomena revision.
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