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SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
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explain what a wave is
13.1
solve problems with the basic wave equation v = f Î»
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.