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Physics · Unit 06

Waves.

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  1. LO 6.1Motion Of WavePMDC p. 16

    Describe the meaning of wave motion as illustrated by vibrations in ropes and springs.

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  2. LO 6.2Progressive WavesPMDC p. 16

    Demonstrate that mechanical waves require a medium for their propagation while electromagnetic waves do not.

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  3. LO 6.3Characteristics Of WavePMDC p. 16

    Define and apply the following terms to the wave model; medium, displacement, amplitude, period, compression, rarefaction, crest, trough, wavelength, velocity.

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  4. LO 6.4Wave SpeedPMDC p. 16

    Solve problems using the equation: v = fλ.

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  5. LO 6.5Progressive WavesPMDC p. 16

    Describe that energy is transferred due to a progressive wave.

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  6. LO 6.6Classification Of Progressive WavesPMDC p. 16

    Compare transverse and longitudinal waves.

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  7. LO 6.7Speed Of Sound Newton'S Formula For Speed Of Sound In AirPMDC p. 16

    Explain that speed of sound depends on the properties of medium in which it propagates and describe Newton's formula of speed of waves.

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  8. LO 6.8Laplace'S CorrectionPMDC p. 16

    Describe the Laplace correction in Newton's formula for speed of sound in air.

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  9. LO 6.9Effect Of Various Factors On Speed Of SoundPMDC p. 16

    Identify the factors on which speed of sound in air depends.

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  10. LO 6.10Superposition Of WavesPMDC p. 16

    Describe the principle of super position of two waves from coherent sources.

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  11. LO 6.11Interference Of Sound WavesPMDC p. 16

    Describe the phenomenon of interference of sound waves.

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  12. LO 6.12Stationary WavesPMDC p. 16

    Explain the formation of stationary waves using graphical method

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  13. LO 6.13Stationary WavesPMDC p. 16

    Define the terms, node and antinodes.

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  14. LO 6.14Stationary Waves In A Stretched StringPMDC p. 16

    Describe modes of vibration of strings.

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  15. LO 6.15Organ PipesPMDC p. 16

    Describe formation of stationary waves in vibrating air columns.

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  16. LO 6.16Superposition Of WavesPMDC p. 16

    Explain the principle of Superposition

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  17. LO 6.17Simple Harmonic Motion, Terminologies Of Shm, Circular Motion And Shm, EnergyPMDC p. 16

    Explain Simple Harmonic Motion (S.H.M) and explain the characteristics of S.H.M. (Chapter: Oscillation)

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  18. LO 6.18Circular Motion And Shm (Acceleration And Velocity Of Projection)PMDC p. 16

    Describe that when an object moves in a circle, the motion of its projection on the diameter of a circle is SHM.

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