Waves, Sound and Light
Description
Waves, Sound and Light encompasses the study of wave phenomena including sound waves and electromagnetic waves including light. The subject covers wave properties including wavelength, frequency, amplitude, and speed, wave behaviors including reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference. Learners will understand how waves propagate through media and interact with obstacles and boundaries. Understanding waves is essential for comprehending phenomena from everyday sound and vision to modern technology and telecommunications.
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this subject, learners will be able to understand wave properties and characteristics. They will analyze sound wave behavior. Learners will understand light properties and optical phenomena. They will evaluate wave interactions including reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference. Finally, learners will synthesize information to understand how wave phenomena explain natural observations and enable technological applications.