Module 3 · Year 11

Waves and Thermodynamics

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Module 3 Depth Study Brief

10 Week Sequence

WeekFocusRequirement
21Introduction to wavesorientation, vocabulary, wave transfer diagnostic
22Wave equation and speedworked wave-speed calculations and MCQ consolidation
23Reflection and refractionboundary behaviour, angle convention, Snell's law
24Diffraction and interferencesuperposition, diffraction conditions, interference reasoning
25Sound wavespitch/loudness/intensity distinction
26Resonance and standing wavesnodes/antinodes, natural frequency, pipe/string resonance
27Ray model of lightray diagrams, image type, thin-lens model
28Depth studyinvestigation design, data quality, uncertainty
29Heat and temperatureheat/temperature distinction, specific and latent heat
30Review and consolidationmixed retrieval, transfer checks, exam-style writing