- For each lab group you will need: bucket, PVC, tuning fork, striker, meter stick, whiteboard, marker
Learning Goals:
You should be able to
- Identify and explain the parts of a wave.
- Know what the frequency and period of a wave is, and how to calculate them.
- Be able to calculate the speed of a wave.
- Understand and describe constructive and destructive interference.
- Understand and describe the parts of a standing wave.
Today:
Part I
- Determine the relationship between the frequency and the length of the tube above the water at resonance. Record your evidence and conclusion on the board.
- Find the speed of sound! Record your evidence and conclusion on the board.
Assignment:
- Consider signing up for my Advisory Seminar on Wednesday: Graduating from College with Minimal Debt! Sign up on this Google Form!
- See me ASAP about any retests for the semester. May 1 is the last day you may schedule a meeting to plan for any retest! (BTW, this is a good week to see me - I am available for 3 out of 4 GPSs this week - that never happens!!)