A complete, ready-to-teach lesson for Unit 1 (Principles and Applications of Science I), physics section: stationary waves in strings and pipes, wave speed on a string, pitch and timbre.
Learning objectives:
- Use v = √(T/μ) to find the speed of a wave on a string.
- Calculate the fundamental frequency of a string.
- Explain how string length, tension and mass per unit length affect pitch.
- Describe stationary waves in pipes and explain timbre.
What’s included:
- Student worksheet (PDF and editable Word)
- Teacher version with model answers and mark schemes (PDF and editable Word)
- Teacher notes: lesson flow, common misconceptions and practical/safety notes
- Retrieval starter (5 marks)
- Structured tasks with key-idea boxes and clear diagrams
- Check for Understanding quiz (10 marks) with a confidence self-assessment
- Exam-style practice (15 marks), ending with a levels-marked 6-mark question with indicative content
Specification coverage:
- C1 - Stationary waves: stationary waves in musical instruments; the speed of a wave on a string.
About 60 minutes of teaching; the exam-style section works in class or as homework. All questions are original.
Written for the Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Applied Science. Not endorsed by Pearson. Single-school licence.
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