Waves, Light, and Optics · Waves & Optics

Wave Properties and Sound

Examining the physics of periodic disturbances and the transmission of energy through mediums. Concepts include frequency, wavelength, and the Doppler effect.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does this model explain the phenomenon of resonance in musical instruments?
  2. 2What variables affect the speed of sound in different phases of matter?
  3. 3How would an engineer apply destructive interference to create noise cancelling technology?

Common Core State Standards

HS-PS4-1
Grade: 11th Grade
Subject: Physics
Unit: Waves, Light, and Optics
Period: Waves & Optics

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