Topic 9 General Notes
This tends to be the first place where students struggle to put together the theory and mathematics. Although the math is not difficult, reconciling the two seems to be a challenge.
topic 9.1 - Simple harmonic motion
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Chris Doner
Pendulum Wave Demonstration - Using different lengths for different periods
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- Casting and tracking the shadow of an object onto a surface to observe it's similarity to SHM
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Topic 9.2 - Single slit diffraction
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Chris Doner
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In the video below, the first 14:45 talks about single slit diffraction
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- Coming later
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Topic 9.3 - Interference
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Chris Doner
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Chris Doner (Thin Films)
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- Using lasers and multi-slit filters to determine and predict fringe separations
- Use diffraction gratings and a laser to determine and predict fringe separations - Making soap bubbles and observing thin film interference |
Topic 9.4 - Resolution
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Chris Doner
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Start the video below at 14:45
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- Coming later
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Topic 9.5 - Doppler effect
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Chris Doner
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Practical Ideas
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- Swinging a buzzer is fast circles while students stand back and observe the pitch. This can be done with sounds sensors as well to have a graphical representation of the frequency changes
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topic 9 formative assessment
| topic_9_problem_set_2016.doc |
| topic_9_-_additional_questions.pdf |
| topic_9_-_additional_questions_-_answers.pdf |
| topic_9_-_auto-test.pdf |