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Light & Optics UnitBecky McCoy
Lesson Title: Standing Waves
Timing: 50 Minutes
 
Target Audience:
 High School Conceptual Physics Course (9
th
– 12
th
grade)
Objectives:
Students Will Be Able To:
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Define a standing wave.
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Identify properties of a standing wave.
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Explain differences between light and sound waves.
The Teacher Will Be Able To:
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Identify and correct lingering misconceptions of light waves.
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Prepare students for Ray v. Wave Battle.
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Give students opportunities to understand standing waves conceptually.
Standards Assessed:
 New York State, The Physical Setting
4.3 iii. identify nodes and antinodes in standing waves4.3 vi. predict the superposition of two waves interfering constructively anddestructively (indicating nodes, antinodes, and standing waves)
Misconception(s) Addressed:
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Standing waves have no energy or motion.
Prior Knowledge:
Previous class discussions on wave superposition.
Aim:
 
Explore properties of standing waves in light and sound.
Concept Map Vocabulary:
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Standing Wave
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 Node
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Superposition
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Interference
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Destructive Interference
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Beat
Necessary Preparation:
COPIES
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Battle! Assignment
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Battle! Rubric (saved with Lesson 8)MATERIALS
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Something to watch YouTube videos
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Two jump ropes
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12 to 15 feet of 1/8" nylon cord
 
Light & Optics UnitBecky McCoy
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1 foot of 1/8" nylon cord
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Electric drill and chuck key
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1 20-penny bent nail
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#2 barrel swivels (found in the fishing section of sporting goods)SET UP
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Assemble standing wave demonstration
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Have computer/projection set up for the start of class
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Light & Optics UnitBecky McCoy
Lesson Plan
Aim:
Explore properties of standing waves in light and sound.
Physics Push-Up:
Standing Wave Videos (7 minutes)
Have students watch clips of the Double Dutch, Surfing, Standing Wave on a string, and LaboratoryStanding Wave Videos and write what each video tells them about standing waves – to be collected.
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Double Dutch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6Tub5_NXOA#
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Surfing:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFwEGrxNp5Q&feature=PlayList&p=998B26BD06D6A520&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=24
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Standing Wave on a String: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT7EpS4OX3k 
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Laboratory Standing Wave: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNg_woUaPgM
Activity:
Standing Wave Demonstrations (25 minutes)Materials:
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Two jump ropes
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12 to 15 feet of 1/8" nylon cord
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1 foot of 1/8" nylon cord
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Electric drill and chuck key
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1 20-penny bent nail
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#2 barrel swivels (found in the fishing section of sporting goods)
Procedure:
1.Begin by having several students do double dutch or jump rope and discuss how this is one ½wavelength and the next demonstration will show multiple ½ wavelengths.2.Before presenting the demonstration with the drill, provide some background information on theelectromagnetic spectrum. This activity will lead to a discussion about wavelengths in theelectromagnetic spectrum (as in harmful UV rays).3.Prior to the demonstration, you will need to bend a 20-penny nail to a right angle.4.Attach a swivel to each end of the nylon cord.5.Tie the 1-foot piece of cord to one of the swivel holders. This is the piece of cord that a studentwill hold during the demonstration.6.Slide the bent nail through the eye of the other swivel.7.The nail end should be put into the drill bit fitting and tightened securely with the chuck key.8.To ensure the safety of your students, it is imperative that the cord does not break during thedemonstration. Be sure to test it before you present it to your students.9.Ask a student to hold one end of the cord.10.Plug in the drill and the demonstration begins. The less tension you apply, the more waves willappear. You can also vary the speed and reverse the direction of the drill to get different waveeffects. Experiment and have fun!
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