Physics Learning Targets 4th Quarter

Waves

WAV.A1 I can define a pulse and a wave

WAV.A2 I understand the difference between a mechanical and an EM wave

WAV.A3 I understand the difference between a longitudinal and transverse wave

WAV.A4 I understand the relationship between wave characteristics such as frequency, period, amplitude, wavelength, and velocity

WAV.B1 I can utilize the superposition principle to analyze constructive and destructive wave interference

WAV.B2 I understand and can predict the result of the Doppler Effect

WAV.B3 I can recognize standing waves and explain nodes, antinodes, and resonance

WAV.C1 I can apply the law of reflection to plane surfaces

WAV.C2 I can explain the cause and result of refraction of waves

WAV.C3 I can utilize Snell’s Law to solve problems involving wave refraction

WAV.D1 I understand the principle of diffraction and can identify its effects qualitatively

WAV.E1 I recognize characteristics of EM waves and can determine the type of EM wave based on its wavelength or frequency