Talk:A-level Physics/Wave properties/Waves

Specification
From the OCR GCE Physics A specification. Tick with &#10004; when you feel each part of the specification has been covered. Try not to add much more than what is in this list as it would not appear in the exam anyway. Use links to wikipedia for more depth in a topic.


 * 1) Describe what is meant by wave motion as illustrated by vibrations in ropes, springs and ripple tanks.
 * 2) Appreciate that waves can be reflected and refracted.
 * 3) Understand and use the terms displacement, amplitude, period, phase difference, frequency, wavelength and speed.
 * 4) Deduce, from the definitions of speed, frequency and wavelength the equation $$ v = f * \lambda\,$$.
 * 5) Recall and use the equation $$ v = f * \lambda\,$$.
 * 6) Appreciate the energy transfer due to a progressive wave.
 * 7) Describe the nature of the motions in transverse and longitudinal waves.
 * 8) Interpret graphical representations of transverse and longitudinal waves.
 * 9) Understand polarisation as a phenomenon associated with transverse waves.
 * 10) Determine the frequency of a sound using a calibrated c.r.o.