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Theme C: Wave behaviour

Waves are everywhere: sound, light, and anywhere energy is transferred through a medium. Waves behave differently from particles of matter, so there is a new set of concepts to learn. Hang ten! One object can oscillate, and this oscillation may take the form of simple harmonic motion. Now you will be introduced to the concept of waves and their characteristics, then defining quantities related to waves. You will...

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