Waves |
Read: Sound and Light, "What Are Waves?". pp. 6-10
Key Terms: Wave, Energy, Mechanical Wave, Vibration, Crest, Trough, Compression Read: Sound and Light, "Properties of Waves". pp. 11-15
Key Terms: Amplitude, Wavelenght, Frequency, Hertz (Hz)
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Summary Notes on Waves |
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Electromagnetic Spectrum |
Read: Sound and Light, "The Nature of Electromagnetic Waves". pp. 70-73
Key Terms: Electromagnetic Wave, Electromagnetic Radiation Read: Sound and Light, "Waves of the Electromagnetic Spectrum". pp. 74-81
Key Terms: Electromagnetic Spectrum, Radion Waves, Microwaves, Radar, Infrared Rays, Visable Light, Ultraviolet Rays, X-rays, Gamma Rays Examine: STS: Exploring the Nature of Light, "Color, Wavelength, and the Wider Electromatic Spectrum" pp. 66-75 Question: Can you model the electromagnetic spectrum? Part One Analysis & Conclusion: Skip Lines What is the difference between the two patterns? What is the relationship between the wavelength of your waves and their frequency? Which wavelengths had more energy? Part Two E. M. Worksheet
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Test Study Guide on Waves |
Amplitude
Calculations Color Spectrum Compression Wave Crest Electromagnetic Spectrum & Waves Frequency Harmful EM Radiation Ionosphere Medium Speed of Light Transverse Wave Trough Uses of EM Radiation Wavelength |
Extra Credit |
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