Knowledge that waves transfer energy.
Definition of transverse and longitudinal waves.
Knowledge that sound is an example of a longitudinal wave and electromagnetic radiation and water waves are examples of transverse waves.
Knowledge that diffraction occurs when waves pass through a gap or around an object. Comparison of long wave and short wave diffraction.
Determination of the frequency, period, wavelength, amplitude and wave speed for longitudinal and transverse waves.
Draw diagrams using wavefronts to show diffraction when waves pass through a gap or around an object.
Use of appropriate relationships to solve problems involving wave speed, frequency, period, wavelength, distance, number of waves and time.