Week 23:  12 February to 16 February 2024

12 February 2024:

In Class:  Speed of Waves, Frequency, and Wavelength:

  • v = f λ
  • v = velocity or speed
    f = frequency
    λ = wavelength

    • Expectations:  Students will be able to solve problems involving period, frequency, and wave characteristics.

    Lab 14:
    Finish the Acceleration from a Pendumlum Lab.

    Expectations:  Students will be able to use a pendulum to solve for the acceleration of gravity.

    Due:  Pages 4:83-84 (20 – 29).

    Homework:  Page 4:85 (30 – 34) and pages 4:100-101 (135 – 139 and the
    Acceleration from a Pendumlum Lab report.

    13 February 2024:

    In Class:  Properties of Waves.

    Expectations:  Students will be able to solve problems involving wave fronts and the Doppler Effect.

    Due:  Page 4:85 (30 – 34) and pages 4:100-101 (135 – 139).

    Homework:  Pages 4:85-86 (35 – 46) and page 4:101 (140 – 142).

    14 February 2024:

    In Class:  Superposition:  Constructive and Destructive Interference.

    Expectations:  Students will be able to solve problems involving the superposition of waves.

    Due:  Pages 4:85-86 (35 – 46) and page 4:101 (140 – 142).

    Homework:  Page 4:87 (47 – 50) and page 4:101 (143 – 145).

    15 February 2024:

    No Class:  Physics does not meet on Thursday.

    16 February 2024:

    In Class:  Superposition of Pulses.

    Expectations:  Students will be able to solve problems involving the superposition of pulses.

    Due:  Page 4:87 (47 – 50) and page 4:101 (143 – 145).

    Homework:  Pages 4:87-89 (51 – 58).

    Note:  3rd quarter ends 5 April 2024.