Investigating waves Year 11 Physics

A short investigation designed for NSW students to support their studies of the Stage 6 Physics course. Outcomes addressed: explains and analyses waves and the transfer of energy by sound, light and thermodynamic principles PH11-10 selects and processes appropriate qualitative and quantitative data and information using a range of appropriate media PH11/12-4 solves scientific problems using primary and secondary data, critical thinking skills and scientific processes PH11/12-6 image credit: Dan Russell https://www.acs.psu.edu/drussell/Demos/waves/wavemotion.html

By Chris Bormann