Waves, sound, and physical optics | AP®︎/College Physics 2 | Khan Academy

Investigate the behavior of waves, including sound waves. Learn ways to quantify a wave, including amplitude, wavelength, period, frequency, and wave speed, and how light can be modeled as a wave. Explore diffraction and interference, polarization, the Doppler effect, and thin-film interference.

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2026年3月17日

学科与领域

earth-environment · waves-sound-light

年级范围

九年级(高一)–十二年级(高四)

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Waves, Sound, and Physical Optics Overview

  • Core Concepts: Investigation of wave behavior, including sound waves and light modeled as a wave.
  • Wave Quantification: Learning to calculate and define amplitude, wavelength, period, frequency, and wave speed.
  • Wave Types: Identification and properties of transverse and longitudinal waves.
  • Wave Mechanics:
    • Calculating wave speed, frequency, and wavelength.
    • Using displacement graphs to determine frequency and wavelength.
    • Predicting interference patterns and analyzing standing waves (including harmonics).
  • Sound Phenomena:
    • Wavelength and frequency in tubes.
    • Interference of sound waves and beats.
    • The Doppler effect.
  • Physical Optics:
    • Young’s Double Slit Experiment (YDSE) and path difference calculations.
    • Diffraction, polarization, and thin-film interference.
  • Assessment Structure: The unit includes three quizzes and a final unit test.

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