Waves and Optics · Waves & Optics
Stationary Waves and Resonance
Exploring the formation of standing waves in strings and air columns and the conditions for resonance.
Key Questions
- 1How does the formation of nodes and antinodes explain the specific harmonics produced by musical instruments?
- 2What variables affect the fundamental frequency of a vibrating string under tension?
- 3How does this model explain why bridges must be designed to avoid certain wind speeds?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: Physics - WavesA-Level: Physics - Stationary Waves
Year: Year 12
Subject: Physics
Unit: Waves and Optics
Period: Waves & Optics
Suggested Methodologies
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