Theme C: Wave Behaviour
The chapter explores the intricacies of wave behavior, focusing on simple harmonic motion (SHM), wave properties, wave phenomena, and the Doppler effect. SHM is defined by a restoring force proportional to displacement, with energy oscillating between kinetic and potential forms. It also addresses various wave-related concepts such as interference, diffraction, and resonance, providing insights into their applications in real-world scenarios.
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What we have learnt
- Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) involves periodic motion where the restoring force is proportional to displacement.
- Energy in SHM oscillates between kinetic and potential forms while remaining constant.
- The Doppler Effect describes changes in observed frequency or wavelength due to the relative motion of a source and observer.
Key Concepts
- -- Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
- A type of periodic motion where the restoring force is proportional to the displacement from equilibrium.
- -- Wave Properties
- Characteristics of waves including wavelength, frequency, amplitude, and wave speed.
- -- Doppler Effect
- The change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer moving relative to the wave source.
- -- Resonance
- The phenomenon when a system oscillates with maximum amplitude at its natural frequency.
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