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SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST

I am able to … | Section | Not yet | Nearly there | Ready to move on
explain what a wave is | 13.1 |  |  |
solve problems with the basic wave equation v = f λ | 13.1 |  |  |
identify wavelength, frequency and period from graphs of displacement against distance or time | 13.2 |  |  |
describe the motion of a particle in a medium through which a wave travels | 13.2 |  |  |
understand the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves | 13.2 |  |  |
describe the nature of a sound wave | 13.2 |  |  |
describe what an electromagnetic wave is | 13.3 |  |  |

REFLECTION

Can you describe what a travelling wave is? Do you know what information a graph of displacement versus distance gives? Do you know what information a graph of displacement versus time gives? Do you understand the connection between wave motion and simple harmonic oscillations? Do you understand the difference between a transverse and a longitudinal wave? Can you predict the displacement from equilibrium of a particle in a medium when a wave travels through? Can you describe an electromagnetic wave?

Exam-style Questions

You can find questions in the style of IB exams in the digital coursebook.