12 - sound

Learning Targets

    1. Explain how sound waves are produced.

    2. Relate frequency to pitch.

    3. Compare the speed of sound in various media.

    4. Explain the Doppler Effect.

    5. Use the Doppler Shift of a sound to determine relative motion between source and observer.

    6. Calculate the intensity of a sound.

    7. Relate intensity, decibel level, and loudness.

    8. Explain and give examples of resonance.

    9. Explain how humans hear and identify the causes of various hearing problems.

    10. Calculate the harmonics of a vibrating string, an open pipe, and a closed pipe.

    11. Explain and make calculations involving beat produced by two similar frequencies.

Assessments

    • Sound station lab

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    • Build your own musical instrument

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Notes

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