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4.1 - oscillations - Lesson 1
4.1 - oscillations - Lesson 1
When you finish the handout and have looked over the answers, please answer Test Yourself Questions in your Tsokos textbook on page 152.
4.1 - oscillations - Lesson 2-3
4.1 - oscillations - Lesson 2-3
In the next couple of lessons, we will be collecting and analyzing data from a pendulum. It's important to note that pendulums are not ideal for looking at simple harmonic motion, but they are very good for looking at oscillations.
We will need Logger Pro for these lessons, so please make sure that it is installed and updated. You may also need, unfortunately, to update your operating system.
Data Analysis
After we've collected data, we need to analyze it! The following documents and the video on the right should help.
Excel Data Table Exemplar (includes some useful formulae)
Topic 4.2 - Traveling Waves
Topic 4.2 - Traveling Waves
Today we will explore and define the characteristics of transverse and longitudinal waves. Using slinkies!
Topic 4.3
Topic 4.3
Wave Characteristics
Wave Characteristics
In this broad-ranging lesson, we will discuss wavefronts, superposition, and the incredible vector behavior of light in polarization. Mr. Van Loh will also bust out the slinkies...again! For homework, please complete the reading for Topic 4.3 if you have not already done so.
In Lesson 2, we will be working through some problems in class. When you finish these, please work on some Test Yourself Questions in your Tsokos textbook.
Topic 4.3 Handout - blank.pdfTopic 4.4 - lesson 1
Topic 4.4 - lesson 1
Wave Behavior
Wave Behavior
We are going to introduce the subtopic with an investigation into a phenomenon called refraction. You are already familiar with it!
I will give you a paper copy of the handout on the right, but I've attached a copy here for your reference. Note that it renders poorly online in Google so you may want to download it.
The videos below are not directly part of the IB Physics syllabus, but they answer the two most common questions that I get related to refraction...so enjoy!
Topic 4.4 - refraction practical.docxlesson 2
lesson 2
Wave Behavior
Wave Behavior
Today we will summarize the results of the experiment in the previous lesson, and lecture through Snell's Law, total internal reflection, diffraction, and take a quick look at constructive and destructive interference of waves.
Topic 4.5 - Lesson 1
Topic 4.5 - Lesson 1
Standing Waves
Standing Waves
In this lesson, we look at one of the coolest phenomena in nature, standing waves. Every musician owes an enormous debt to Topic 4.5!
Lab Demo: Standing Wave on a String
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