Freshman Physics Content Targets (2016-2017)

Target Set 1 Simple Harmonic Motion & Waves

1.

I can identify and distinguish between contrasting types of waves by discussing

the motion of the particles of the medium through which the wave travels.

2.

I can define wave frequency and know that it is determined by the source of the
disturbance.

3.

I can define wave speed and know that it is determined by the characteristics of
the medium.

4.

I can define wavelength and know that it is determined by both the frequency and
wavelength.

5.

I know the basic characteristics of waves and their definitions.

6.

I understand the relationships between period, frequency and wavelength.

7.

I can perform simple computational problems which relate frequency,

wavelength, and wave speed using the wave speed equation:

8.

I can interpret a wave diagram to determine wave characteristics.

9.

I can produce an accurate wave diagram using the given wave characteristics.

10.

I can recognize that waves both reflect and transmit at a boundary.

11.

I know that waves interfere while passing through each other both constructively
and destructively.

12.

I can utilize the principle of superposition to predict the shape and amplitude of a
wave form resulting from the interference of two waves.

13.

I can define resonance and know its connection to standing waves.

14.

I can identify the nodes and antinodes of a standing wave.

Target Set 1 Simple Harmonic Motion & Waves

Modified from: Minds On Physics Internet Modules Objectives
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mop/objectives.cfm