Strand 2: Wave Motion & Energy Transfer

Investigations & Demonstrations

 2.1  The transfer of heat energy and temperature change

• Analyse the suitability of materials for use a thermometer ​
• Measuring the specific heat capacity of a liquid
• Measuring the specific latent heat of fusion of ice
• Measuring the specific latent heat of vaporisation of water

2.2 Travelling waves as models of disturbances transferring energy without transferring matter

2.3 Wave behaviour caused by the interaction of waves with their environment

• Verify Snell's Law