Targets:

Physics Target 06 - 01 I can describe wave phenomena graphically and mathematically.

Physics Target 06 - 02 I can describe simple harmonic motion graphically and mathematically.

Text Objectives:

6.1 Identify the conditions of simple harmonic motion.

6.2 Calculate the spring force using Hooke’s Law.

6.3 Relate a drawing of a sine curve to the crest, trough, amplitude, and wavelength of a wave.

6.4 Calculate frequency and period of a wave and pendulum motion.

6.5 Describe wave motion.

6.6 Describe factors that affect the speed of a wave.

6.7 Distinguish between transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

6.8 Distinguish between constructive and destructive interference.

6.9 Describe how a standing wave occurs.

6.10 Describe the Doppler effect for sound and relate it to the blue and redshifts for light.