
Topic: Waves, Sound and Light
Mechanics is divided into four chapters:
1. Base units and conversions
2. Transverse pulses and waves
3. Longitudinal pulses and waves
4. Electromagnetic radiation
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For each chapter you'll find:
a. Workbook chapter
b. Video lesson/s
c. Practice test and memo
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The workbook is interactive and goes hand in hand with the video lessons. Download the workbook, fill in information and complete the exercises as you watch the lessons.
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I encourage you to complete the practice test and check your answers using the memo at the end of each chapter to assess your understanding of each chapter.
1. Base units and conversions
Objectives:
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Gain a foundational understanding of the meaning of a base unit and metric prefixes.
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Develop the ability to convert between different units within the metric system, using multiplication or division as appropriate.
2. Transverse pulses and waves
Objectives:
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​Define a transverse pulse and a transverse wave.
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Define the principle of superposition, constructive interference and destructive interference.
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Apply the principle of superposition to pulses using diagrams.
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Define amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period, crest and trough.
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Explain the wave concepts of in phase and out of phase.
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Use the relationship between frequency and period to solve problems.
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Define wave speed and use the wave speed equation to solve problems.​
c. Practice test and memo
3. Longitudinal pulses and waves
Objectives:
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a. Workbook chapter
b. Video lesson 1
Video lesson 2
Video lesson 3
c. Practice test and memo