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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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1
Wave Motion and Types of Waves
2
Wave Properties and the Wave Equation
3
Wave Intensity and the Inverse Square Law
4
Wave Superposition and Interference
Q1
Checkpoint Quiz 1
5
Reflection and Refraction of Waves
6
Diffraction of Waves
7
Standing Waves and Resonance
8
Progressive vs Standing Waves
Q2
Checkpoint Quiz 2
9
Sound as a Mechanical Wave
10
Sound Intensity, the Decibel Scale and Beats
11
Standing Waves in Pipes
12
The Doppler Effect
13
Evidence That Sound Is a Wave
Q3
Checkpoint Quiz 3
14
Reflection of Light and Mirrors
15
Refraction of Light, Snell's Law and Total Internal Reflection
16
Lenses and Dispersion
17
Thermal Energy, Temperature and Specific Heat Capacity
18
Latent Heat and Modes of Heat Transfer
MQ
Module Quiz — Waves and Thermodynamics

Module Snapshot

18lessons
3checkpoints
90MC questions
8–10hstudy time

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