Discuss your answers and observations from yesterday's activity. Finish any steps you need to (involving the springs). Be prepared to share with the class.
Learning Goal: I can
- ...compare and contrast the characteristics of both a vibration and a wave.
- ...distinguish between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave, and identify the identifying characteristics of each.
- ...distinguish between constructive and destructive interference.
- ...describe what factors may affect the speed of a wave.
- ...describe a standing wave and how it occurs.
- ...describe the Doppler Effect.
Today:
- Discuss answers and observation from yesterday.
- (if time) ConcepTest Qs
Assignment:
- Were you gone for the Circular/Gravitational Test? When will you take it?
- Due Tues, 5/1: Read/watch the following resources FOR UNDERSTANDING. Take Cornell or other organized format notes. Among other things, your goal is to be able to do at least the following:
- Compare and contrast the characteristics of both a vibration and a wave.
- Distinguish between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave, and identify the identifying characteristics of each.
- Resources
- http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/waves; Lesson 1 & 2
- Conceptual Physics; Sections 25.1 through 25.6
- APlusPhysics.com; Wave Basics, Wave Characteristics, Wave Equation