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Physics 1101: Introduction to Waves

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Physics 1101: Introduction to Waves

From Physics Fundamentals, Semester 2

Physics 1101: Introduction to Waves

Instructions

Before viewing an episode, download and print the note-taking guides, worksheets, and lab data sheets for that episode, keeping the printed sheets in order by page number. During the lesson, watch and listen for instructions to take notes, pause the video, complete an assignment, and record lab data. See your classroom teacher for specific instructions.

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Note Taking Guide

Instructions – Pendulum Lab

Pendulum Lab

Wave Properties on a Spring

Physics Fundamentals Segments

Semester 2

This semester is a continuation of the study of energy, introduced to you in the first semester as mechanical energy. In this semester, you will study other forms of energy, including electric energy, magnetism, sound, and light. You will learn how mechanical and electromagnetic waves transport energy. Topics of special interest will include electric circuits, electromagnets, acoustics, color, mirrors, and lenses.

The differences between conductors and insulators are described.

Physics 801: Introduction to Static Electricity

Induction and conduction as methods of transferring static charge are compared.

Physics 802: Transferring Static Charge

The coulomb is introduced as the unit for electric charge.

Physics 803: Electric Charges, Forces, and Fields

Electric Potential Difference.

Physics 804: Electric Potential Difference

The difference between static discharge and continuous current is explained.

Physics 901: Introduction to Electric Current

Four factors affecting the resistance of a wire are described.

Physics 902: Ohm's Law

The electrical power formula is introduced and students learn how to use Ohm’s Law.

Physics 903: Power and Series Circuits

Students learn how to draw circuit diagrams for parallel circuits.

Physics 904: Parallel Circuits

Students learn how to solve circuit problems involving complex circuits.

Physics 905: Complex Circuits and Safety Devices

The properties of magnets and compasses are described, as well as the origins of magnetism

Physics 1001: Introduction to Magnetism

Compasses and iron filings are used to map a magnetic field.

Physics 1002: Magnetic Fields

The magnetic field around a current-carrying wire is described.

Physics 1003: Electromagnetism

In the lab students determine the factor affecting the frequency of a pendulum.

Physics 1101: Introduction to Waves

Wavelength is defined, and students use the wave equation to solve problems.

Physics 1102: Wave Properties and Interactions

$Refraction is described and students learn to draw diagrams of refracted waves.$

Physics 1103: Wave Interactions

Students learn how sound waves are produced and transmitted.

Physics 1201: Introduction to Sound

Students learn to calculate intensity and relative intensity.

Physics 1202: Sound Intensity and Resonance

Three types of musical instruments and the factors affecting pitch in each are described.

Physics 1203: Music and Acoustics

Students learn how electromagnetic waves are produced and transmitted through space.

Physics 1301: An Introduction to Electromagnetic Waves

Wave and particle properties of light are discussed.

Physics 1302: Wave and Particle Properties of Light

Students learn how rainbows are formed.

Physics 1303: Color

Students investigate the images formed by plane and spherical mirrors in the laboratory.

Physics 1401: Mirrors

Students use mirror equations to determine the position and type.

Physics 1402: Reflection and Refraction

Total internal reflection is explained and used to explain how optical fibers work.

Physics 1403: Lenses

Part I The atomic nucleus is explored in this program.

Physics 1501: Nuclear Science – Part I

The term half-life is defined and used to explain processes such as radioactive dating.

Physics 1502: Nuclear Science – Part II

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