3/4/09

Modern Art

As a result of the Physical Science experiment that used Slinkys to examine wave properties, this beautiful piece of modern art was born:



In addition to this masterpiece, students got more hands-on experience with longitudinal/transverse waves and wave features. The concepts of refraction, reflection and wave interference were introduced. We will have a bit of time at the start of class for groups to complete their lab write-ups before we discuss the lab activity.

Physics and Honors Physics discussed the 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics and the theory behind heat engines. Tomorrow's lab for Honors Physics will have students explore pressure-temperature relationships for a closed system (isovolumetric process). We will have to make a few adjustments to manage the scarcity of resources, but we'll make do fine. There will be an extra eye on safety, however, as hot plates will be in use.

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