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Learning Introductory Physics with Activities

Chapter 16 Waves

In this chapter, you will build a model for waves.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this chapter, you will be able to:
  1. Define a wave
  2. Define wave properties like period, frequency, wavelength, wave number, and amplitude
  3. Identify wave properties using graphical analysis
  4. Describe how the wave speed changes when the medium through which the wave is travelling changes
  5. Define intensity
  6. Define loudness
  7. Define the Doppler Effect