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ESSENTIAL QUESTION
Common Core Standards
2017-2018
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What are the properties of a WAVE and how does it transfer energy from place to place. Discuss the differences and similarities between sound and light waves and their properties
High School - Science - Physics - Unit 2
Waves, sound and light
Students will learn about wave properties, classifications, and types with an in depth emphasis on sound and light waves.
Students will learn about wave properties, classifications, and types with an in depth emphasis on sound and light waves. |
1 . Use a graph of a wave to measure or calculate the frequency, wavelength, and amplitude of the wave.
2. Explain how wavelength and frequency are related to the velocity of a wave.
3. Describe the reflection of a wave.
4. Describe interference.
5. Describe standing waves and applications.
6. Solve problems involving speed, freq, and wavelength.
7. Discuss factors that determine the energy of a wave.
8. Compare transverse and longitudinal waves.
9. Describe refraction of a wave.
10. Describe Doppler Effect and give applications.
11. Describe Harmonic motion
12. How are sound waves produced and measured.
13. Describe the EM spectrum. (types of waves)
14. How do we see color of objects.
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Crest
Trough
Amplitude
Frequency
Wavelength
Hertz
Transverse wave
Longitudinal wave
Interference (constructive and destructive)
Standing waves (nodes and antinodes)
Doppler effect
Red and blue shift (stars)
Pitch
Infrasonic and ultrasonic
Compression and rarefaction
Decibel
Natural frequency
Resonance
Forced vibrations
Beats
Photons
Electromagnetic spectrum
Infrared
Ultraviolet
Transparent
Opaque
Polarization
ROYGBIV
Primary colors
Complementary colors
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