Year 12 Waves (NCEA Level 2)
Light
Properties of Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum
Reflection
Reflection and the equal angle law (plane mirrors)
Ray diagrams for curved mirrors (part 1 – conventions + convex)
Ray diagrams for curved mirrors (part 2 – concave 1)
Ray diagrams for curved mirrors (part 3 – concave 2)
Descarte’s Formula and Newton’s Formula
Ray diagrams and calculations for curved mirrors (example)
Refraction
Refractive index, wave speed in different mediums, and frequency
Refraction and lenses
Ray diagrams for lenses (part 1)
Ray diagrams for lenses (part 2)
Descartes Formula (revisited for lenses)
Prisms (dispersion and total internal reflection)
Ray diagram extras (alternative rays for mirrors and lenses)
Waves
Introduction to Waves + Wave Equations
Light, Sound, and Electromagnetic Waves
Transmission and Reflection of Pulses
Transmission and Refraction of Waves
Interference (Two Point Source)