Description
This unit covers wave motion, including amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and velocity. It explains transverse and longitudinal waves, reflection, and absorption. The focus is on measuring wave speed, and sound interactions, applying formulas, and conducting accurate experiments.
This unit builds on pupils’ prior learning from Waves, where they explored the properties and behaviours of sound and light waves, including reflection and refraction. It deepens their understanding by focusing on how to measure wave characteristics such as amplitude, wavelength, and frequency. This prepares pupils for the next unit, Electromagnetic waves, where they will apply their measurement skills to explore the electromagnetic spectrum, enhancing their understanding of wave properties and their applications in communication and technology.
