Waves
Learning Time: 5-15 hours
Content: Waves are oscillations that enable energy to propagate in a medium. This topic covers wave types (mechanical, electromagnetic), wave properties (amplitude, frequency, wavelength), interference, the Doppler effect, and standing waves. The TYT exam focuses on fundamental wave properties, while the AYT exam focuses on wave equations and applications. The current 2025 curriculum also covers ultrasound and wireless communication technologies. Learning this topic provides the foundation for understanding sound and light phenomena.
- Wave Types:
- Mechanical Waves (Sound, Water)
- Electromagnetic Waves (Light, Radio)
- Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
- Wave Properties:
- Amplitude and Energy
- Frequency and Period
- Wavelength and Speed (v = fλ)
- Wave Behaviors:
- Reflection and Refraction
- Interference (Constructive and Destructive)
- Doppler Effect (Source and Receiver Motion)
- Standing Waves:
- Formation Mechanism
- Nodes and Belly Points
- Use in Musical Instruments
- Applications:
- Ultrasound Scans
- Wireless Communication (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)
- Seismic Waves (Earthquake Analysis)
- Affecting Factors:
- Ambient Density
- Temperature and Pressure
- Wave Source Characteristics
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 5 hours
- Skill level Intermediate
- Language English
- Students 15
- Assessments Yes
