Grade 11 University Physics Homework Calendar

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Waves and Sound Learning Goals Checklist

 Date

Lesson

Text Link & Consolidation/Practice


May 12

 

Intro to Waves and Vibrations

Thermal Energy Quiz

  8.2Types of Mechanical Waves
  8.3  
Wave Characteristics


 May 13

 

Heat Capacity Lab Analysis

 
   

 


 May 14

 

Energy Test

 

Heat Capacity Lab Analysis

 

 


  May 15

 

CPT Intro and Measurement

 
  • Universal Wave Equation
    • Watch this video to complete the note on WB. 117
    • Watch this video that explains the benefits of 5G mobile networks
  • Wave Phase  

    • Watch this video  to complete WB. 117
       

  • Homework:
    • Waves and Sound Worksheet WB 115 (answers) (ignore A4)

    • Waves Properties WB 118-119 (answers)
    • TB. 409 #25-26, 29 (answers)
    • try TB. 391 #1,3 (answers)

May 16

 

PD DAY

 
 


 

 

May 20

 

Wave Interference and Reflection   9.1 Interference of Waves
 
9.2 Waves at Media Boundaries
  • Interference of Waves WB 121-122
    • Watch this video to complete the note on WB 121
    • WB 122 #2 (try a the first 6 sections for a few of these for extra practice)  (answers)

May 21

 

CPT Measurement Day

 

 

May 22

 

CPT Problem Solving

 
 


 

 


May 23
 

 

Physics of Sound Waves

Sound Properties

Speed of Sound

  8.5 Properties of Sound Waves
  8.4 Determining Wave Speed  

  • Intro to Sound Waves

  • Speed of Sound Waves - Mach and Temperature

May 26

 

Wave Interference and Reflection   9.1 Interference of Waves
 
9.2 Waves at Media Boundaries

 

 

May 27

 

CPT Anlaysis

 
 


 

  • Homework
    • complete the Supersonic Shock Wave Note WB125a (note) Powerpoint (video)
    • TB. 393 #1;  TB. 394 #1;  TB. 397 #3;  TB. 412 #54
    • Complete the practice wave properties quiz
 


May 28
 

 

Standing Waves in Wind Instruments

Physics of Sound Waves

Sound Properties

Speed of Sound

  8.2 Types of Mechanical Waves
  8.3  
Wave Characteristics
  • Intro to Sound Waves

  • Speed of Sound Waves - Mach and Temperature
  • Standing Waves in Wind Instruments
    • standing waves note  WB 129-130
    • complete the Standing Waves Summary Chart WB 131


May 29
 

 

Doppler Effect
Quiz - Waves and Vibrations

   8.4 Determining Wave Speed
    9.5
The Doppler Effect   

  • Homework:


May 30

 

Mechanical Resonance and Damping

  9.4 Damping and Resonance  
 
10.4 Structural Safety


June 2
 

 

Applications of Sound

 10.1 Human Hearing   
  • Applications of Waves
    • Human Hearing
      • complete the human hearing worksheet WB131b using the textbook and the following videos:
        • this video gives an overview of human hearing
        • this video explains how cochlear implants work (only for your extra information)
        • this video goes through the normal human hearing range
    • Beats
      • Complete the Beats note on WB131b
      • this video explains what beats are and how they can be used to tune musical instruments
         
    • Density and Tension


Jun 3

 

Standing Waves in an Air Column Lab Measurements + Observation Table

Sound Quiz

 
 
  • Homework:

    • prepare for the lab analysis:
      • Error Analysis: accuracy / precision / error analysis

      • Lab Analysis:

        • What if questions? Different tuning fork, changing type of air column ...

      • Conclusion:

        • summary of results

 


Jun 4
 

 

Standing Waves in an Air Column Lab Analysis  
 

 


Jun 5
 

 

Sound Test  
   


Jun 6-7
 

 

DC Circuits

   11.6-11.8 Circuit Analysis

  • DC Circuits
    • use the following simulation to understand the differences between series and parallel circuits
    • complete WB133-134 (answers)
 
  • Homework:

    • Try the following circuit analysis questions:
      • TB. 526 2-6 (basic Ohm's)
      • TB. 529 Sample 1; TB. 530 4-5 (basic resistance)
      • TB. 531 Sample 1; Sample 2; TB. 535 1,4 (advanced circuits)
      • TB. 542 #47,56,62-63
         
  • Simulations & Videos: