Preface |
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Introduction |
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1.4 Relationship between speed, frequency and wavelength |
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1.5 Phase and phase difference |
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1.6 Self-assessment questions |
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2.1 Different types of waves |
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2.2 Propagation of longitudinal sound waves |
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2.3 Standing waves and sound in pipes |
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2.4 Propagation of transverse mechanical waves |
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2.5 Simple harmonic motion |
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2.6 Surface waves in deep and shallow water |
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2.7 Waves in shallow water |
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2.8 Self-assessment questions |
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3.1 Background to electromagnetic wave motion |
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3.2 Electromagnetic spectrum |
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3.3 Radioactive decay and half-thickness |
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3.4 General electromagnetic wave properties |
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3.5 Self-assessment questions |
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4.4 Total Internal Reflection (TIR) of a wave |
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4.5 Self-assessment questions |
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5.1 The effect of geometric spreading |
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5.2 Underwater light attenuation |
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5.3 Absorption of underwater light |
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5.4 Scattering of underwater light |
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5.5 Additional comments on the inverse square law regarding tides |
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5.6 Self-assessment questions |
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6.1 The effect of an aperture |
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6.3 Diffraction at a slit |
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6.5 Diffracted beam shape at a radar aperture |
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6.6 Arrays of multiple sources |
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6.7 Self-assessment questions |
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7.1 Principle of superposition |
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7.2 Same frequency interference |
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7.3 Interference-based navigation-related sensors |
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7.5 Self-assessment questions |
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8 Acoustic Waves, the Doppler Effect and Decibels |
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8.1 Acoustic pressure waves |
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8.2 The use of sound in the sea |
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8.3 Historic background of sonar |
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8.6 Doppler effect: A moving source |
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8.11 Self-assessment questions |
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9 Basic Mathematical and Calculator Operations |
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9.1 Basic mathematical operations |
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9.2 Graphs and graphical representation of experimental data |
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9.5 Basic calculator operations |
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9.6 Self-assessment questions |
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10 Student Centred Study Skills for Further and Higher Education |
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10.1 Preparing for exams and general study support |
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10.2 General principles for written scientific work |
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10.3 Critical points to address to achieve the highest essay marks |
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10.4 Engineering and physics study tips for studying and exams |
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10.6 The role of an educational mentor or tutor |
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Appendix A Useful Data |
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Appendix B Properties of Water |
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Appendix C Differentiation |
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Appendix D Natural Logarithms and the Exponential Function |
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Solutions to Numerical Questions by Chapter |
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Wave Motion Glossary |
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Index |
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