Georgia Standards of Excellence

SPS9. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the properties of waves.

a. Analyze and interpret data to identify the relationships among wavelength, frequency, and energy in electromagnetic waves and amplitude and energy in mechanical waves.

 

b. Ask questions to compare and contrast the characteristics of electromagnetic and mechanical waves.

c. Develop models based on experimental evidence that illustrate the phenomena of reflection, refraction, interference, and diffraction.

 

d. Analyze and interpret data to explain how different media affect the speed of sound and light waves.

e. Develop and use models to explain the changes in sound waves associated with the Doppler Effect.