Waves

Physics Essential Standards Covered: 

Phy.2.2 Analyze the behavior of waves.

• Phy.2.2.1 Analyze how energy is transmitted through waves, using the fundamental characteristics of waves: wavelength, period, frequency, amplitude, and wave velocity.

• Phy.2.2.2 Analyze wave behaviors in terms of transmission, reflection, refraction and interference. 

• Phy.2.2.3 Compare mechanical and electromagnetic waves in terms of wave characteristics and behavior (specifically sound and light).