Waves and Sound
Unit Outline
1 - Introduction to Waves
Introduction to Waves - Definitions and Homework
Introduction to Waves - Definitions and Homework solutions
video - Introduction to Waves (Khan Academy)
video - Introduction to waves (Earl Haig)
Physics Concepts and Connections Pages: 307-310, 441-443
Nelson Physics 11 Textbook Pages: 372, 381-382, 385-387
2 - Properties of Pulses and Waves
Activity: Pulses in a Coiled Spring, worksheet questions
Pulses in a Coiled Spring - solutions
video - Wave reflection from fixed end and free end (1:11)
video - Before and After Acoustical treatment of a Church Hall (Acoustical Solutions, 2:33)
video - Acoustic reflection, absorbers and diffusers (Acoustic Geometry, 3:33)
Physics Concepts and Connections Textbook Pages: 486-487
Nelson Physics 11 Textbook Pages: 420-421, 461-463
3 - Periodic Waves, The Universal Wave Equation
Activity: The Universal Wave Equation, text problems, worksheet questions
The Universal Wave Equation - homework solutions
video - Calculating the speed of light with your microwave oven
Concept review ppt - frequency and period
video - Calculations with f, T, v (Khan Academy)
Textbook Pages: 442-444
Nelson Physics 11 Textbook Pages: 388-389
4 - Interference and Superposition
Activity: Interference and Superposition; Research, Exercise: Interference – worksheet questions
Interference Homework - solutions
Universal Wave Equation review ppt
video - constructive interference*
video - destructive interference*
video - constructive interference demonstration
video - destructive interference demonstration
video - How 3D holograms work (Physics Girl, 4:18) - an application of wave intereference in 2D
video - TECH + knowledge + Y: What is a hologram? (Georgia Tech, 2:24)
video - Gravitational Waves on the Late Show (using wave interference to detect gravity waves)
video - What's actually happening in your noise-canceling headphones (Seeker, 4:57)
Physics Concepts and Connections Textbook Pages: 482-484
Nelson Physics 11 Textbook Pages: 416-419
5 - Interference and Standing Waves
Activity: Standing Waves
Research: Standing Waves – worksheet problems
video - Engineer Guy - How a microwave oven works(5:11)
video - Standing Waves (Earl Haig)
video - Standing Waves on Chladni Plates (Physics Girl, 4:19)
Physics Concepts and Connections Textbook Pages: 487-490
Nelson Physics 11 Textbook Pages: 422-423
6- Mechanical Resonance, Quiz Review
Research: Resonance
Assignment: Resonance and Test Review Problems
Resonance and Test Review Problems solutions
video - Breaking wine glass with resonance
video - Breaking wine glass with voice (Physics Girl, 10:30)
video - The design tricks that keep skyscrapers from swaying (Vox, 4:15)
video - Tacoma Narrows bridge collapse (British Pathe, 1:12)
video - Why the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapsed (Practical Engineering, 8:47)
Test yourself! (The Physics Classroom)
Physics Concepts and Connections Textbook Pages: 490-493
Nelson Physics 11 Textbook Pages: 430-431, 464-465
Waves Quiz:
Day 1 Students:
Day 2 Students:
7 - Introduction to Sound
Research: Sound Production, Transmission and Speed – worksheet questions and text problems
Sound Production, Transmission and Speed worksheet - notes and answers
Introduction to Sound (NDT Centre)
Video - The Sonic Boom Problem (TED-ED, 5:43)
Physics Concepts and Connections Textbook Pages: 446-449, 449-453
Nelson Physics 11 Textbook Pages: 378-380, 392-386
8 - The Human Ear and Hearing, Beat Frequency
Research: Hearing and Beat Frequency – worksheet questions
Hearing and beats worksheet - notes and answers
Simulation 2 - beat frequencies
Activity: Hearing Range
Video - How a cochlear implant works(2:10)
Physics Concepts and Connections Textbook Pages: 464-466, 467-469
Nelson Physics 11 Textbook Pages: 427, 450-452, 472-474
9 - The Oscilloscope, Characteristics of Sound
The Oscilloscope and Characteristics of Sound – worksheet questions
The Oscilloscope and Characteristics of Sound - notes
Applet - Oscilloscope Simulation
video - Scientists "see" ocean floor (National Geographic, 5:11)
video - What is medical ultrasound?(NBIB, 1:36)
video - How ultrasound works(NBIB, 1:40)
video - How to see with sound (TED-ED, 5:15)
video - Human echolocation (National Geographic Brain Games, 3:00)
Physics Concepts and Connections Textbook pages: 455-456, 501-503
Nelson Physics 11 Textbook Pages: 454, 455-459
10 - The Doppler Effect
Investigation: The Doppler Effect – worksheet questions
The Doppler Effect - activity and notes
The Doppler Effect - Solutions
video - The Doppler Effect (Big Bang Theory, 1:14)
video - Doppler Effect with a car horn (0:12)
video - Brass Band on train demonstrates Doppler Effect (BBC, 3:08)
video - Doppler Effect and Red Shift (2:00)
Physics Concepts and Connections Textbook Pages: 455-456, 501-503
Nelson Physics 11 Textbook Pages: 433-435
11 - Resonance in Air Columns (Wind Instruments)
Investigation: Resonance in Air Columns – worksheet questions
Applet - standing longitudinal waves in air columns
Resonance in Air Columns - notes
Resonance in Air Columns - solutions
video - The Bottle Boys - Billie Jean
video - Rubens' Tube - Mythbusters
video - 2D Rubens' Tube - Veritasium
Physics Concepts and Connections Textbook Pages: 494-497
Nelson Physics 11 Textbook Pages: 457-458, 424-425
12 - Standing Waves in Stringed Instruments
Research: Frequency of Strings – worksheet questions, text problems
Frequency of Strings - solutions
Physics Concepts and Connections Textbook Pages 498-501
Nelson Physics 11 Textbook Pages: 455-457
Harmonics of Strings and Air Columns
Worksheet: Harmonics of Strings and Wind Instruments – worksheet questions
Harmonics of Strings and Wind Instruments - solutions
Assignment: Sound Review – worksheet and text problems
Physics Concepts and Connections Textbook Pages: 491