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Waves and Thermodynamics

This module links wave behaviour, sound, light and thermal energy through the same structure-function logic that strong Physics students use in exams.

18lessons

3quizzes

8–10hrs study

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Lessons

Wave Motion and Types of Waves

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Wave Properties and the Wave Equation

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Wave Intensity and the Inverse Square Law

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Wave Superposition and Interference

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Checkpoint Quiz 1

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Reflection and Refraction of Waves

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Diffraction of Waves

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Standing Waves and Resonance

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Progressive vs Standing Waves

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Checkpoint Quiz 2

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Sound as a Mechanical Wave

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Sound Intensity, the Decibel Scale and Beats

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Standing Waves in Pipes

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The Doppler Effect

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Evidence That Sound Is a Wave

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Checkpoint Quiz 3

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Reflection of Light and Mirrors

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Refraction of Light, Snell's Law and Total Internal Reflection

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Lenses and Dispersion

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Thermal Energy, Temperature and Specific Heat Capacity

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Latent Heat and Modes of Heat Transfer

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Module Quiz, Waves and Thermodynamics

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Module Snapshot

18lessons

3checkpoints

90MC questions

8–10hstudy time

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Work through lessons in order, each one builds on the last.

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Print it for the wall

An A3 concept map of this module — its inquiry questions and content dot points on one sheet. A revision aid, not a complete reproduction of the syllabus.

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Year 11 syllabus checklist (A3, 2 sheets)