Theme C: Wave Behaviour
This chapter explores wave behaviour, starting with simple harmonic motion (SHM) as its foundation and progressing through wave models, phenomena, standing waves, and the Doppler effect. Understanding these principles is essential in physics, as they encompass a wide range of real-world applications, such as acoustics and optics. The chapter emphasizes how oscillatory motion leads to the behavior of waves and their interactions with various media.
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What we have learnt
- Simple harmonic motion describes the oscillation of objects around an equilibrium point governed by a restoring force.
- Waves can be classified as mechanical or electromagnetic, with key parameters including amplitude, wavelength, and frequency.
- Wave phenomena such as reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference explain how waves interact with their environments.
Key Concepts
- -- Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
- A form of periodic motion where an object oscillates around an equilibrium position with a restoring force proportional to its displacement.
- -- Wave Model
- A framework for understanding waves as disturbances that transfer energy through mediums or electromagnetic fields.
- -- Doppler Effect
- The change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer moving relative to the source of the wave.
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