Module 4: Waves
The module begins by reviewing and consolidating your
prior knowledge about waves and wave properties. This is followed by a short
section on electromagnetic waves also reinforcing and amplifying prior
knowledge of the electromagnetic spectrum.
You then gain an understanding of superposition effects. The wavelength of light is too small to be measured directly using a ruler; however, experiments can be done in the laboratory to determine wavelength of visible light using a laser and a double slit. The module concludes by considering stationary waves formed on strings and in pipes. |
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Wave MotionThis recaps the content you learned at GCSE and also introduces some new terminology you must be familiar with.
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Electromagnetic WavesThis spectrum of waves has important uses based of their properties.
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InterferenceThis part of the course deals with some of the many ways that you can measure the wavelength of light in the lab, amongst other things.
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Stationary WavesWhy does the Rubens Tube make those shapes? And how do musical instruments make sounds? Stationary waves (or standing waves) are more common than you think.
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