Waves - Sound and Light

In this unit we will explore the basic parts of a wave and how waves work in the transmission of sound and light.

 
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Types of Waves
Properties of Waves
Interactions of Waves
Wave Glossary

WAVES
Pendulum Lab
The Physics Classroom
What is a Wave?
...-Dan Russel, Kettering University
Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
Virtual Labs and Simulations
Virtual Physics Labratory
Interference of Waves
...-Dan Russel, Kettering University

Law of Superposition
Electromagnetic Waves

 

SOUND
The Physics Classroom - Sound
Soundwave and the Eardrum
Decibel Demonstration
Speed of Sound Calculator
Digital Oscilloscope

LIGHT
Benchmarks

1V.4.MS.4 Explain how light interacts with matter.
 IV.4.MS.5 Describe the motion of pendulums or vibrating objects. (frequency and amplitude)
 IV.4.MS.6 Explain how mechanical waves transfer energy.