Physics HL

Wave behaviour

C: SHM, wave models, wave phenomena, standing waves, resonance, and Doppler effect.

Model simple harmonic motion Use wave speed, frequency, wavelength, and period Interpret displacement-time and displacement-position wave graphs Analyse reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference Use standing wave and resonance relationships Apply Doppler effect reasoning Analyse SHM energy and phase relationships Use interference path difference and phase difference Analyse diffraction patterns quantitatively Apply Doppler effect formulae in moving-source contexts