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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 36 MIN

MCAT Physics 🌊 Waves Explained: v = fλ, Sound vs Light, Doppler Effect 🚑✨

from Jack Westin MCAT Podcast · host Jack Westin

In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Mike & Molly dive into one of the most tested MCAT Physics topics: Waves 🌊We break down the essentials (and the traps) so you stop guessing and start getting points ✅You’ll learn:🌊 What a wave actually is (energy transfer, not matter)↕️ Transverse vs longitudinal waves (easy examples)📏 Wavelength vs frequency vs amplitude (no confusion)🧠 The wave equation: v = fλ (and the #1 MCAT trick)🌬️ Why wave speed depends on the medium, not frequency🔊 Sound waves vs light waves (who needs a medium?)🚑 Doppler effect + how it shows up (including ultrasound)🌈 Electromagnetic spectrum basics + speed of light c👂👁️ How waves connect to hearing and vision on the MCATNext up: Hearing + the ear 👂🔔Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at [email protected]! 📱📌 Free Academic Advising: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (video solutions to every AAMC passage) https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast

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