Unit Award Scheme

122618 WAVES IN PHYSICS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	define waves as transfers of energy from one place to another, carrying information	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	describe transverse waves in terms of the direction of their oscillation and energy transfer, giving two examples	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	describe longitudinal waves in terms of the direction of their oscillation and energy transfer, including giving two examples	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4	define the terms 'amplitude', 'wavelength', 'frequency', 'period' and 'wave speed'	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
5	label a given wave diagram with the amplitude and wavelength	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
6	describe a method to measure the speed of sound waves in air	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
experienced
7	investigating the measurement of the wave speed in water and a string, stating which apparatus that was used, on at least one occasion	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
8	calculate a given wave speed, frequency or wavelength using the equation from the physics equations sheet	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
9	define and calculate a given wave period using the equation from the physics equations sheet.	Summary sheet and/or student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 3 December 2024Level - Level One