Physics Test- Chapter 25-30 (sans 28)
1. Be able to measure the amplitude and frequency of a pendulum.
2. Calculate the time of a pendulum's period for a given length.
3. Discuss the mathematical relationship between a wave's period and the same
wave's frequency.
4. Label the parts of a sine wave.
5. Compare a sine wave and a longitudinal wave.
6. Know the relation between the direction of vibration and the direction of energy
movement.
7. Solve problems with the wave speed equation.
8. Suggest a way to change the frequency of a guitar string.
9. Suggest a way to change the amplitude of a guitar string.
10. Use the Doppler Effect to determine if a noise producing object is moving toward
or away from you.
11. Describe the characteristics of a shockwave.
12. Approximate the speed of sound under normal atmospheric conditions.
13. Relate pitch to frequency.
14. Relate loudness to amplitude.
15. Relate compression and rarefaction to crests and troughs.
16. Discuss the transfer of sound in solids, liquids, and gases.
17. Describe the meaning of natural frequency.
18. Explain how resonance is produced.
19. Identify the nature of light in terms of wave or particle.
20. Approximate the speed of light in a vacuum.
21. Interpret an electromagnetic spectrum.
22. Classify electromagnetic waves in terms of energy.
23. Identify the range of waves that compose visible light.
24. Distinguish between transparent and translucent (opaque) objects.
25. Explain how blue light takes longer to travel through glass than red light.
26. Describe the law of reflection.
27. Explain why everyone in a room can see a sheet of paper taped to the wall but not
everyone can see the same paper in a mirror hanging on the wall.
28. Describe the reflection that occurs in a concave and a convex mirror.
29. Discuss the refraction of light through air, water, and lenses.
30. Demonstrate the production of an image of yourself in a plane mirror.
31. Distinguish between convex and concave lenses.
32. Complete a ray diagram.
2. Calculate the time of a pendulum's period for a given length.
3. Discuss the mathematical relationship between a wave's period and the same
wave's frequency.
4. Label the parts of a sine wave.
5. Compare a sine wave and a longitudinal wave.
6. Know the relation between the direction of vibration and the direction of energy
movement.
7. Solve problems with the wave speed equation.
8. Suggest a way to change the frequency of a guitar string.
9. Suggest a way to change the amplitude of a guitar string.
10. Use the Doppler Effect to determine if a noise producing object is moving toward
or away from you.
11. Describe the characteristics of a shockwave.
12. Approximate the speed of sound under normal atmospheric conditions.
13. Relate pitch to frequency.
14. Relate loudness to amplitude.
15. Relate compression and rarefaction to crests and troughs.
16. Discuss the transfer of sound in solids, liquids, and gases.
17. Describe the meaning of natural frequency.
18. Explain how resonance is produced.
19. Identify the nature of light in terms of wave or particle.
20. Approximate the speed of light in a vacuum.
21. Interpret an electromagnetic spectrum.
22. Classify electromagnetic waves in terms of energy.
23. Identify the range of waves that compose visible light.
24. Distinguish between transparent and translucent (opaque) objects.
25. Explain how blue light takes longer to travel through glass than red light.
26. Describe the law of reflection.
27. Explain why everyone in a room can see a sheet of paper taped to the wall but not
everyone can see the same paper in a mirror hanging on the wall.
28. Describe the reflection that occurs in a concave and a convex mirror.
29. Discuss the refraction of light through air, water, and lenses.
30. Demonstrate the production of an image of yourself in a plane mirror.
31. Distinguish between convex and concave lenses.
32. Complete a ray diagram.