Section: Module 4: Lesson 1: Types of Waves | Physics

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Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

Distinguish a pulse wave from a periodic wave.

Distinguish a longitudinal wave from a transverse wave .

Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 50 minutes.

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Introduction

Course Registration

Peer Corner

Pre-Test

Module 1: Lesson 1: Introduction

The Scientific Methods

The Language of Physics: Physical Quantities and Units

Module 1: Lesson 2: Vectors and Their Components

Vectors

Vectors

Module 1: Lesson 3: Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration

Relative Motion, Distance, and Displacement

Speed and Velocity

Position vs. Time Graphs

Velocity vs. Time Graphs

Acceleration

Representing Acceleration with Equations and Graphs

Free-Falling Objects

Projectile Motion

Practical Activity 1 (70 minutes)

Module 2: Lesson 1: Newton's Laws of Motion

Force

Newton's First Law of Motion: Inertia

Newton's Second Law of Motion

Newton's Third Law of Motion

Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation and Einstein's Theory of General Relativity

Inclined Planes

Module 2: Lesson 2: Hooke's Law and Simple Harmonic Motion

Simple Harmonic Motion

Practical Activity 2 (70 minutes)

Module 2: Lesson 3: Uniform Circular Motion and Centripetal Force

Angle of Rotation and Angular Velocity

Uniform Circular Motion

Rotational Motion

Module 3: Lesson 1: Momentum, Force, and Impulse

Linear Momentum, Force, and Impulse

Conservation of Momentum

Elastic and Inelastic Collisions

Module 3: Lesson 2: Work, Energy, and Simple Machines

Work, Power, and the Work-Energy Theorem

Mechanical Energy and Conservation of Energy

Simple Machines

Module 3: Lesson 3: Special Relativity

Postulates of Special Relativity

Consequences of Special Relativity

Module 3: Lesson 4: Thermal Energy, Heat, and Work

Temperature and Thermal Energy

Heat, Specific Heat, and Heat Transfer

Phase Change and Latent Heat

Practical Activity 3 (70 minutes)

Module 3: Lesson 5: Thermodynamics

Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics: Thermal Equilibrium

First law of Thermodynamics: Thermal Energy and Work

Second Law of Thermodynamics: Entropy

Applications of Thermodynamics: Heat Engines, Heat Pumps, and Refrigerators

Module 4: Lesson 1: Types of Waves

Types of Waves

Module 4: Lesson 2: Wave Properties and Interactions

Wave Properties: Speed, Amplitude, Frequency, and Period

Wave Interaction: Superposition and Interference

Module 4: Lesson 3: Sound

Speed of Sound, Frequency, and Wavelength

Sound Intensity and Sound Level

Module 4: Lesson 4: Doppler Effect, Sound Interference, and Resonance

Doppler Effect and Sonic Booms

Sound Interference and Resonance

Practical Activity 4 (90 minutes)

Module 5: Lesson 1: Fluids, Density, and Surface Tension

Fluids, Density, and Pressure (Part 1)

Cohesion and Adhesion

Module 5: Lesson 2: Hydrostatic Pressure and Pascal's Law

Density and Pressure

Practical Activity 5 (60 minutes)

Module 5: Lesson 3: Archimedes' Principle and Fluid Dynamics

Archimedes’ Principle

Fluids in Motion

Module 5: Lesson 4: Bernoulii's Equation and Venturi Effect

Bernoulli’s Equation

Worked Examples- Bernoulli’s Equation

Module 5: Lesson 5: Viscosity and Turbulence and Poiseuille's Law