Waves, Light, and Optics · Waves & Optics
Wave Properties and Sound
Analysis of frequency, wavelength, and amplitude in longitudinal and transverse waves. Students investigate the Doppler effect and resonance in musical instruments.
Key Questions
- 1How does this model explain why the pitch of a siren changes as it passes an observer?
- 2What variables affect the speed of sound through different physical media?
- 3How would an engineer apply resonance to design a building that survives an earthquake?
Common Core State Standards
HS-PS4-1
Grade: 10th Grade
Subject: Physics
Unit: Waves, Light, and Optics
Period: Waves & Optics
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