High phives all the way around!
Observe the pendulum swinging in the front of the room. In your notes, write down some possible physical factors of the pendulum that could affect its period (the time it takes to make one complete cycle).
Make note of the assignment that is due Tuesday!
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: Pendulum Lab
- Given: Pendulum clamps, lab stands, string, masses or other possible objects for pendulum bobs, Hudl Technique for video capture (or other timing methods)
- Find: What factors of a pendulum, if any, affect it's period.
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