INTRODUCTION

- Understand why Physics is the basic science.

- Outline the scientific method.

- Define Physics and explain its role and scope.

UNIT I. WAVES

1.1  Types of Waves

- Define and give characteristics and examples of longitudinal,

  transverse and surface waves.

1.2 Periodic Waves

- Apply the equation for wave velocity in terms of its frequency

  and wavelength

- Describe the relationship between wave energy and its amplitude

1.3 Wave Behavior

- Describe the behavior of waves at a boundary: fixed-end,

  free-end, boundary between different media

- Distinguish between constructive and destructive interference

- State and apply the principle of superposition

1.4 Standing Waves

- Describe the formation of standing waves.

- Apply the principle of superposition to  interference.

1.5 Sound

- Understand the nature of sound waves.

- Describe the characteristics of sound and distinguish between

  ultrasonic and infrasonic sound waves

- Find the speed of sound at different temperatures.

1.6 Doppler Effect

- Understand how the Doppler Effect occurs.