SPECTRA OF SCIENCE
Chapter 14/15 Learning Targets
Directions: Use the rating scale below to determine how well you know and can perform each of
the learning targets below.
Rating Scale:
0
What’s that?
1
I know a little bit
2
I know a lot
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Learning Targets:
1
I can explain what a wave is and how it transports energy.
2
I can identify and describe 4 types of waves.
3
I am able to identify different parts of waves as well as explain how each part
affects the wave’s properties.
4
I can define and identify wave mediums.
5
I can define and calculate wave speed, wavelength, and frequency.
6
I can differentiate between diffraction, reflection, and refraction.
7
I can explain what occurs during destructive and constructive interference.
8
I can identify and describe characteristics of light and sound waves.
9
I can explain how sound travels.
10 I can identify and explain different types of light and how it travels.
11
I can discuss two different wave models and explain how they support different
properties of light.
12
I can explain how waves are used and or experienced everyday with real world
examples.
3
I could teach this!
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SPECTRA OF SCIENCE
Chapter 14/15 Study Guide
**Due on: _______________________**
Directions: Complete each of the items below on a separate sheet of notebook paper. Be sure to number
each item.
1. Define wave. What do waves transport?
2. Describe/Define the 4 main types of waves:
a) Mechanical
c) Longitudinal
b) Electromagnetic
d) Transverse
3. Describe and sketch a transverse and longitudinal wave.
4. Label your sketches from #3 with the terms below.
a) Amplitude
d) Trough
b) Wavelength
e) Compression
c) Crest
f) Rarefaction
5. For each type of wave below, identify the medium.
a) Seismic wave
b) Ocean wave
c) Sound wave from a speaker at a concert
6. Solve the problems below using the formula: v = λ · f
a) v = ?
c) v = 3 x 108 m/s
b) v = 340 m/s
λ = 1.30 m
λ=?
λ = 0.01 m
f = 264 Hz
f = 200 Hz
f =?
7. Describe the difference between:
a) Reflection
b) Refraction
c) Diffraction
8. Explain the difference between constructive interference and destructive interference.
9. List the types of waves on the electromagnetic spectrum.
10. Describe the waves from #9 in terms of frequency and wavelength.
11. What determines:
a)
the pitch of a sound wave?
b) the loudness of a sound wave?
c) the color of a light wave?
d) The speed of a light wave?
12. Describe two different wave models. Which properties of light does each help to explain?
13. How does the Doppler Effect work?
14. How does sonar work?