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  • A pitcher is shown pouring liquid oxygen through the gap between two magnets, where it has formed a solid disk
    Fig 5.1 Waves in the ocean behave similarly to all other types of waves. By: Steve Jurvetson is licensed under a CC BY (Attribution) license

    Chapter Outline
    • Wave Characteristics
    • Electromagnetic Spectrum
    • Transmission, Reflection, and Absorption
    • Radio and TV Waves
    • Ray
    • Geometric Optics
    • Refraction
    • Speed of Light
    • Lenses
    • Ray Tracing and Thin Lenses
    • Image Formation by Thin Lenses
    • Sound


    Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

    1. Recognize that Waves Carry Energy, but not Matter (CLO1)
    2. Define Mechanical Waves (CLO1)
    3. Distinguish between Transverse Waves and Compressional Waves (CLO1)
    4. Compare and Contrast Transverse and Compressional Waves (CLO3)
    5. Describe the Relationship between Frequency and Wavelength (CLO3)
    6. Explain How a Wave’s Amplitude is Related to the Wave’s Energy (CLO3)
    7. Calculate the Speed of a Wave (CLO5)
    8. Identify What Influences The Speed of Sound (CLO3)
    9. Discuss and Apply Various Properties of Sound (CLO3)
    10. Identify the Properties of Electromagnetic Radiation (CLO3)


    To achieve these objectives:

    1. Read and view Module 5: Chapter 5: Waves, Electromagnetic Radiation, and Sound in Moodle
    2. Read Chapter 5: Advanced Waves, Electromagnetic Radiation, and Sound in the Exploring the Physical World Introductory Chemistry and Physics Pressbook
    3. Complete the Module 5: Chapter 5: Waves, Electromagnetic Radiation, and Sound Assignment
    4. Complete the Module 5: Chapter 5: Waves, Electromagnetic Radiation, and Sound Discussion
    5. Complete the Module 5: Video (VWS) Assignment: Waves, Electromagnetic Radiation, and Sound
    6. Complete the Module 5: Activity Assignment - Waves, Electromagnetic Radiation, and Sound
    7. Complete the Module 5: Report Assignment- Waves, Electromagnetic Radiation, and Sound
    Note the checkboxes to the right that help you track your progress: some are automatic, and some are manual. 


    Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

    You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.

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