Physical Science 20
PS20-PW1
Investigate the properties and characteristics of one-, two- and three- dimensional waves in at least three different media (e.g., springs, ropes, air and water).
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Indicators for this outcome
| (a) | Pose questions about the nature and prevalence of waves in the world around us (e.g., What are waves? Where do we find waves in the world around us? Do all waves exhibit the same properties and behaviours? Why are waves important to study?). (S, STSE, A) |
| (b) | Examine First Nations and Metis perspectives on waves, including waves as carriers of energy. (STSE, K) |
| (c) | Recognize that scientists understand waves as the transmission of energy originating from a vibrating source that determines the frequency and amplitude of the wave. (K) |
| (d) | Communicate information about the properties and characteristics of waves using appropriate terminology, including medium, pulse, vibration, cycle, periodic motion, frequency, period, amplitude, phase and wavelength. (S, K) |
| (e) | Rephrase questions about waves (e.g., What controls the frequency of a wave? What controls the speed of a wave? What happens when two or more waves meet?) into experimentally testable formats. (S, A) |
| (f) | Identify characteristics of transverse and longitudinal waves including crests (positive pulse), troughs (negative pulse), compressions, rarefactions and the relationship between direction of vibration and energy transfer. (K) |
| (g) | Describe the characteristics of the transmission of waves, including rectilinear propagation and the nature of the medium and its relationship to the speed of the wave. (S, K) |
| (h) | Trace the historical developments of technologies used to measure the speed of light and/or sound. (STSE) |
| (i) | Solve problems related to speed, period, frequency and wavelength using the universal wave equation ($v = λf$), the period-frequency relationship ($T = 1/f$) and the correct number of significant figures. (S, K) |
| (j) | Illustrate constructive and destructive interference in one-, two- and three- dimensional waves, including the principle of superposition and standing waves, using point-source and straight-source waves. (S, K) |
| (k) | Observe and describe diffraction of waves through single and double slits and diffraction gratings. (S, K) |
| (l) | Provide examples of applications of the properties and characteristics of waves or electromagnetic radiation in various technologies (e.g., ultrasound, sonar, Doppler Effect, sonic booms, satellite dishes, microwaves, mobile phones, wireless routers, Bluetooth, radio waves, X-rays, radar and remote controls). (STSE, K) |
| (m) | Explore wave-related phenomena such as natural vibrations, forced vibrations, resonance and harmonics in the context of musical instruments and human hearing. (STSE, S, K) |
| (n) | Examine data or experimental results that provide evidence for the scientific theory of wave-particle duality of light. (STSE, S) |
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Pearson Physics. Student Edition
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Pearson Physics. Level 20 and 30. Test Bank
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Pearson Physics. Level 30. Teacher's Resource
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$153.26
Record posted/updated:
November 4, 2021
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Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
March 7, 2022
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Conceptual Physics. Instructor Resource DVD
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Book
Other
Price :
$159.20
Record posted/updated:
October 22, 2021
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$94.00
Record posted/updated:
December 7, 2018
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Savvas Chemistry. Student Edition: Formerly Pearson Chemistry. Student Edition
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Pearson Chemistry. Teacher's Edition
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Book
Price :
$123.75
Record posted/updated:
February 18, 2022
R100518
PhysicsSource 11. Student Edition
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PhysicsSource 11 ExamView Test Bank
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Book
Price :
$91.61
Record posted/updated:
November 25, 2018
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Book
Price :
$107.95
Record posted/updated:
September 1, 2020
R100780
The Physics of Medical Imaging
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This program also supports outcomes PW1, PW2 and PW3 in Physical Science 20 curriculum.
This program also supports outcomes PW1, PW2 and PW3 in Physical Science 20 curriculum.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$95.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R101039
GPB Education. High School: Georgia Public Broadcasting
This website offers free content that consists of pre-recorded lectures, videos, notes-taking guides, and labs that can be used with the class.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
March 7, 2022
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$33.95
Record posted/updated:
March 3, 2022
R054884
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Physics 12. University Preparation. Teacher's Resource
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$82.95
Record posted/updated:
November 25, 2018
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PhysicsCentral
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Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
March 7, 2022