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Enrichment • Series

Waves and Particle Nature of Light - Physics

Divine P

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This series ended on November 16, 2022. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

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As Waves are a means to transfer energy, they are very important in the world around us. From the destruction caused by earthquakes, to the determination of the chemical composition of distant stars, to whether or not it's worth taking your surfboard to the beach at the weekend, we study waves in virtually every part of the human experience. 

This series will help you to understand the science behind waves 

Based on Pearson Edexcel A Level Physics

Tutor Qualifications

I've taken Physics for 3 years and got the award for the best in the school twice as well as getting the highest grade on National Exams for Physics.

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Dates

October 12 - November 16

Learners

10 / 10

Total Sessions

About the Tutor

Hello I'm a high school student who's passionate about Math, Physics and Computers. Feel free to drop in and say hi if you feel like chatting. Hope to help people with their concerns. You can check out my certifications and see if you need help on those topics Excited to be a part of this global community!

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Past Sessions

Oct

Session 1

Orientation

Wed Oct 12, 2022, 2:00 PM

We'll go over basic introductions and discuss what we're going to cover in the series

Oct

Session 2

Physics

Wed Oct 19, 2022, 2:00 PM

Basic Waves

- Definitions of the properties of waves, such as
frequency, wavelength, amplitude and speed

- The definition of wave phase, and its relationship to frequency and time period

- The difference between transverse and
longitudinal waves

- The transmission of waves, and graphical representations of them
The wave equation

- The use of wave calculations, in pulse-echo techniques such as ultrasound scanning, and in seismology

Oct

Session 3

Physics

Wed Oct 26, 2022, 2:00 PM

The Behaviour of Waves

- How waves can combine when they meet

- The development of standing waves, and what affects their properties

- Diffraction and interference

- Applications of standing wave patterns, such as the interference or diffraction of light, and the development of musical instruments

Nov

Session 4

Physics

Wed Nov 2, 2022, 2:00 PM

We'll do a review of Standing Waves and Superposition then go into Interference and Diffraction

Nov

Session 5

Physics

Wed Nov 9, 2022, 2:00 PM

More Wave Properties of Light

- The definition of refraction, and how to find and calculate the refractive index

- Effects on the properties and movement of a wave due to changes in its medium

- The phenomenon of total internal reflection

- The phenomenon of polarisation, and some of its implications and applications

Nov

Session 6

Physics

Wed Nov 16, 2022, 2:00 PM

Quantum Physics
We'll go over topics such as Wave-particle duality, The Photoelectric effect, Electron Diffraction and Interference and Atomic Electron Energies.

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