Key takeaways
Identify differences between longitudinal and transverse waves, with examples
Name and describe the features of a wave, including wave speed, frequency and time period
Calculate the speed of a wave using 2 different formulas
Host: Jamie (BSc (Hons), MSc, PGCE) is a Science teacher who is passionate about breaking down complex topics into digestible bites for students.Waves in physics are important as an energy transfer mechanism.
In this class, students will cover key ideas about waves and wave structure including longitudinal and transverse waves and examples of each. Students will go on to look at features of a wave and consider two ways to calculate the speed of a wave.
This class acts as a build block of Physics which students can use to build further lessons on.
Related Classes
If you found this class useful, you should explore the other Physical Curriculum Support classes we have available.
Safeguarding reminder:The safety of your child is of the utmost importance. All of our classes are pre-recorded to remove any concerns around live participation. For reruns of our past live classes, students' webcams and microphones were disabled and only the chat history, if participation was requested, is visible.
Suitable for:
This class is suitable for all students, especially those in Years 10-11 or S4-S5.
Class requirements:
Students will require a laptop with internet connection to view the class. A pen and notepad will also be required during the lesson.
What to expect:
- This class will take place online via a Zoom webinar.
- For live classes, please arrive promptly. Students' cameras and microphones are disabled by default.
- For on demand classes, students will be watching a recording of a previous live class.
- Once you have signed up, you will be taken to your dashboard where you can view details of the class, and re-watch it in the future.
- Students will be sent confirmation of the class to their email address if provided.