Still Got Lots of Heat

Physics A and B, along with Intro Physics took on the topic of latent heat and phase change. Latent heat is the amount of heat energy required to promote phase change in a substance. We looked at how the input or outflow of heat energy can be shuttled to either kinetic energy of the particles (specific heat) or potential energy to promote phase change (latent heat). We took a look at phase change diagrams and how to correctly interpret individual sections and started in on problem-solving skills for situations involving latent heat. For Physics A and B, we'll go over these problems tomorrow as part of our review for Thursday's exam. For Intro Physics, we'll get deeper into the problem-solving process and work a series of practice items.

Honors Physics took time to investigate the properties of waves. Using springs and string, longitudinal, transverse and standing waves were modeled and analyzed. The processes of constructive and destructive interference were investigated and the wave speed formula was applied to the formed waves. We'll go over this activity as part of our general review in preparation for Thursday's exam.