Unit Award Scheme

126804

Hidden vibrations: Sound

Level: Level One

In successfully completing this unit, the learner will have	Evidence needed
shown knowledge of 1. how vibrations pass from one place to another	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2. how the distance between particles affects the speed at which vibrations can travel	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3. the definitions of the terms 'amplitude', 'wavelength', 'frequency', 'period' and 'wave speed'	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4. how to label a wave’s diagram with the amplitude and wavelength	Student completed work
experienced 5. building a scientific instrument to investigate the hidden vibrations of sounds around them	Student completed work
6. recording the results of their investigation of hidden vibrations in a written report	Student completed work
demonstrated the ability to 7. calculate a given wave's speed, frequency and/or wavelength using the correct physics equations.	Student completed work

Approved 21 Jan 2026

All outcomes must be recorded on AQA summary sheet.

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