Physics Unit 6 - Waves
Students already know that light waves and water waves have some things in common and can describe the basic features of waves. Wave behaviour is common in both natural and man-made systems. Waves carry energy from one place to another and can also carry information. Designing comfortable and safe structures such as bridges, houses and music performance halls requires an understanding of mechanical waves. Modern technologies such as imaging and communication systems show how we can make the most of electromagnetic waves.
In this unit students will look at the various different ways in which other electromagnetic waves behave like light, the properties that they have, how we use these waves in our lives and what the dangers associated with them are, as well as how we can reduce them. Students will be given the opportunity to develop their practical skills by measuring the speed, frequency and wavelength of water waves using a ripple tank.
In this unit students will look at the various different ways in which other electromagnetic waves behave like light, the properties that they have, how we use these waves in our lives and what the dangers associated with them are, as well as how we can reduce them. Students will be given the opportunity to develop their practical skills by measuring the speed, frequency and wavelength of water waves using a ripple tank.
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