Waves and the Propagation of Energy · Waves & Optics

Acoustics and Sound Phenomena

Analyzing the properties of longitudinal waves and the physics of music and resonance.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the resonance model explain why certain structures vibrate violently at specific frequencies?
  2. 2What variables affect the perceived pitch of a sound source moving relative to an observer?
  3. 3How would an engineer apply the Doppler effect to develop high-precision speed detection systems?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9SPU12
Year: Year 11
Subject: Physics
Unit: Waves and the Propagation of Energy
Period: Waves & Optics

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