Waves & Vibrations
Objectives:
Questions:
Chapter on Waves: Physics Online Classroom
Good link about waves
Objectives:
- Describe the characteristics and properties of waves
- Describe wave motion
- Describe the factors that affect the speed of a wave\Distinguish between transverse waves and longitudinal waves
- Distinguish between constructive and destructive interference
- Describe the Doppler effect for sound and relate it to the blue and red shifts for light
- Describe sonic booms
- Describe how electromagnetic spectrum using the terms "waves" and "vibrations"
Questions:
- Does a moving source have to emit sound for it to produce a sound wave?
- What is a period (e.g. for a pendulum)?
Chapter on Waves: Physics Online Classroom
Good link about waves