Waves – Learn Physics – Mr. Trampleasure

January 30, 2020February 4, 2020

1/30 PotU: Waves math

Image of a wave showing wavelength, distance and amplitude

From the Waves on a String packet, we were able to develop the wave equation:

speed = wavelength x frequency

or, using symbols:

s = λ x f

Units for each variable are:

speed in m/s
wavelength in meters
frequency in Hz (‘Hertz’)

Measurements of a wave are shown below.

Today’s practice worksheet

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

In this activity, you will use a PhET simulation to observe wave interactions and develop the wave speed equation. You can use the simulation below, or if that doesn’t work well, you can find it directly here.

January 23, 2020January 24, 2020

1/24 PotU: Waves review

Quiz on Monday. Today we will review, including a Kahoot group quiz.

image of a sound wave composed of many different waves combined — The ukulele has two thick strings in the middle, and outside strings are thinner.

January 21, 2020January 23, 2020

1/21-22: PotU Modeling waves with online simulation

Resources for today and tomorrow

PhET Waves Intro simulation (also visible at the bottom of this page).
Waves activity packet (all in PDF format)

Tuesday, Jan 21

Complete Part 1 of the packet and turn in before you leave.

Wednesday, Jan 22

Complete Part 2, and work on Part 3
Part 2 is due today.
Part 3 is due by Friday.

If you do not finish any worksheets in the packet, be sure to turn them all in by Friday.

Tag: Waves