11 - vibrations and waves
Learning Targets
Identify the conditions of simple harmonic motion
Explain how force, velocity, and acceleration change as an object vibrates with simple harmonic motion
Calculate spring force using Hooke’s Law
Define and identify the amplitude of vibration
Explain the relationship between period and frequency
Calculate the period and frequency of an object with SHM
Distinguish particle vibrations from wave motion
Differentiate between pulse and periodic waves
Interpret waveforms of transverse and longitudinal waves
Use the equation wavespeed = frequency x wavelength
Relate energy and amplitude
Explain and identify wave behaviors such as superposition, interference, and reflection
Explain and analyze standing waves
Assessments
Hooke's Law activity
P.371: 1-4
P.375: 1-4
P.379: 1-4
P.381: 1-5 (practice C)
Page 381: 1-4 (section review)
Waves on a spring activity
Page 387: 1-4
Page 388: 1-5
Standing wave lab
Page 394: 1-5
Chapter 11 Test
Notes
Additional Resources
Khan Academy - simple harmonic motion (some with calculus, some without)