Waves transport energy through a medium and do not transport matter. They are caused by vibrations or oscillations within a medium. There are two main types of waves - transverse waves, where the medium moves perpendicular to the direction of energy transport, and longitudinal waves, where the medium moves parallel to the direction of energy transport. The key characteristics of waves include their amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and period. Frequency refers to the number of oscillations per second, while period is the time for one full oscillation. Mechanical waves require a physical medium to travel through and include water waves and sound waves.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in waves and sound from Chapter 16. It covers the nature of waves including transverse and longitudinal waves. It discusses topics like speed of waves on a string, mathematical description of waves, nature of sound, and speed of sound. The document is structured with learning objectives, tables of contents, definitions of terms, examples, and conceptual questions.
A wave is a disturbance that travels through a medium from one location to another. There are two main types of waves: mechanical waves, which require a physical medium and can be either longitudinal or transverse; and electromagnetic waves like light, which do not require a medium. Mechanical waves involve particle motion parallel to the direction of the wave for longitudinal waves or perpendicular for transverse waves. Wave properties include amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and speed. Waves can interfere constructively or destructively depending on if peaks and troughs align.
This document discusses waves and their characteristics. It begins by defining a wave as a disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space without transferring matter. It then discusses various wave characteristics including amplitude, wavelength, frequency, speed, period, and phase. Examples are provided to demonstrate calculating wave speed from frequency and wavelength. Different types of waves are introduced, such as transverse waves and longitudinal waves. The document concludes by discussing topics like wave interference, standing waves, and the definition of nodes and antinodes.
This document discusses wave properties and motion. It defines key wave terms like amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period, and speed. It explains that waves transfer energy without transferring matter and compares two main types of waves: transverse waves where particles vibrate perpendicular to the direction of travel, and longitudinal waves where particles vibrate parallel to travel. Examples of each type are given. Formulas showing the relationships between wave speed, frequency, and wavelength are provided.
Waves transport energy through a medium rather than matter. There are two main types of waves: transverse waves, where the medium moves perpendicular to the wave's direction of travel, and longitudinal waves, where the medium moves parallel to the direction of travel. Key wave parameters include amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period, and speed. The wavelength is the distance between two equivalent points on consecutive waves, frequency is the number of waves passing a point per second, and speed depends on the properties of the medium and can be calculated as speed equals wavelength times frequency.
Okay, let's break this down step-by-step:
* Mr. H vibrates the snakey 32 times in 10 seconds
* So the frequency is 32/10 = 3.2 Hz
* There are 4 sections each occupied by an antinode
* Since there are nodes between each antinode, there must be 5 nodes total
* With 5 nodes, this is the 5th harmonic standing wave pattern
* The 5th harmonic has 6 nodes
* So the wavelength is the total length (6.2 m) divided by 6 nodes
* Wavelength = 6.2 m / 6 = 1.033 m
* Using the wave equation: Speed = Frequency x Wavelength
* Speed = 3
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This document discusses key characteristics and concepts related to waves, including:
- Waves are patterns of disturbances caused by the movement of energy through matter or space. They can be classified as mechanical or electromagnetic waves.
- Key wave characteristics include frequency, wavelength, amplitude, and speed. Frequency is the number of waves per second, wavelength is the distance between identical points on waves, and amplitude is the maximum displacement from equilibrium.
- Waves transfer energy, not matter. Particle motion can be transverse (perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer) or longitudinal (parallel to the direction of energy transfer).
- Graphs can be used to describe wave characteristics like displacement over position or time. Speed can be
This document provides an overview of wave motion, including the following key points:
- There are two types of wave motion: longitudinal waves, where particle motion is parallel to the direction of energy transfer, and transverse waves, where particle motion is perpendicular. Sound waves are longitudinal while light waves are transverse.
- Key wave properties are defined, including wavelength, frequency, amplitude, and speed. The wave equation relating these properties is presented.
- Reflection and refraction of waves is demonstrated using wavefront diagrams, showing how waves change direction at boundaries between mediums. Refraction occurs when waves move from deep to shallow water, changing the wavelength.
This document provides an overview of wave motion, including the following key points:
- There are two types of wave motion: longitudinal waves, where particle motion is parallel to the direction of energy transfer, and transverse waves, where particle motion is perpendicular. Sound waves are longitudinal while light waves are transverse.
- Key wave properties are defined, including wavelength, frequency, amplitude, and speed. The wave equation relating these properties is presented.
- Reflection and refraction of waves is demonstrated using wavefront diagrams, showing how waves change direction at boundaries between mediums. Refraction occurs when waves move from deep to shallow water, changing the wavelength.
Waves are disturbances that transfer energy through a medium without transferring matter. There are two main types of waves: mechanical waves, which require a medium, and electromagnetic waves, which can travel through vacuum. Key wave parameters include amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and speed. Mechanical waves can be transverse, with oscillations perpendicular to the direction of travel, or longitudinal, with oscillations parallel to travel.
This document defines key terms related to waves, including transverse and longitudinal waves. It explains that waves can transfer energy and information through a medium without the medium itself moving. Transverse waves involve oscillations perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer, while longitudinal waves involve oscillations parallel to it. Key wave measurements are defined, such as amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and period. The relationship between these variables is described by the wave equation, which relates wave speed, frequency, and wavelength. Examples are given of different types of waves and questions are provided for students to practice using the wave equation.
The document summarizes key concepts about waves, including:
1) Waves can be classified as mechanical or electromagnetic depending on whether they require a medium to travel. Mechanical waves include sound and water waves while electromagnetic waves include radio and light waves.
2) Waves can be transverse, with oscillations perpendicular to the direction of travel, or longitudinal, with oscillations parallel to the direction of travel.
3) Key wave properties include frequency, wavelength, period, amplitude, and speed. The speed of a wave depends on properties of the medium and can be calculated from the wavelength and period.
Waves are vibrations that propagate through a medium, carrying energy from one place to another. Periodic waves repeat in a regular pattern with a continuous disturbance. Key wave terminology includes the crest, trough, amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period, and velocity. Waves can be mechanical (requiring a medium) or electromagnetic (not requiring a medium). Mechanical waves include transverse waves (perpendicular to propagation) like water waves, and longitudinal waves (parallel to propagation) like sound waves. Common wave characteristics are reflection at boundaries, refraction due to changes in medium, diffraction around obstacles, interference of multiple waves, dispersion into wavelengths, and polarization of transverse vibrations.
This document outlines learning objectives and reading assignments for a unit on vibrations and waves. It covers topics like traveling waves, wave propagation, standing waves, and superposition. Students are asked to understand wave concepts like amplitude, wavelength, frequency, speed, reflection, interference, and more. They will read chapters and sections in textbooks on waves, complete online lessons, and watch video lectures to learn about wave motion, sound waves, and other applications of waves. Calculations involving wave speed, wavelength, and frequency are provided as examples.
1. The document discusses different types of waves including mechanical waves, electromagnetic waves, and one, two, and three dimensional waves.
2. Key wave properties discussed include wavelength, frequency, period, amplitude, and velocity.
3. Examples are given of how energy is transformed through different mediums in communication devices and waves, such as sound being transformed to electrical and back to sound energy.
This document provides instructional material on waves, motion, and sound. It includes objectives, content instructions, and sections on wave motion, waves, vibration, longitudinal and transverse waves, sound waves, hearing waves in air, wave terms, sound waves, sources of sounds, and interactive questions for students to test their understanding. The material is intended to teach students about the definitions and properties of waves, motion, and sound, as well as help them distinguish between different types of waves and sounds.
This document provides instructional material on waves, motion, and sound. It includes objectives, content instructions, and sections on waves, vibration, longitudinal and transverse waves, sound waves, and sources of sound. Interactive tasks are included for students to test their understanding, with feedback provided after each answer. The material covers key concepts such as wavelength, frequency, amplitude, Doppler effect, and uses of sound.
This document discusses different types of waves and wave properties. It begins by describing transverse and longitudinal waves using examples like waves on water and sound waves. It then discusses key wave properties like amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and phase. It explains that waves can be characterized by these properties and defines each term. The document provides examples of measuring wave frequency using an oscilloscope and calculating it from measurements of time and number of waves.
This document discusses sea waves and ship response. It covers topics such as wave characteristics like amplitude, wavelength, frequency and speed. It explains how ocean waves are created by wind and currents. It discusses wave interference and superposition. It introduces concepts of simple harmonic motion and how ship motions like heave, roll and pitch can be modeled as harmonic oscillations. It covers the effects of resonance when the frequency of wave forcing matches the natural frequency of the ship. It also discusses how ship hull shape and fins can help reduce response to waves.
This document provides an overview of 12 lessons on the wave model of radiation. It will cover topics such as what waves are, describing wave properties, how waves behave at barriers and boundaries, bending light beams, electromagnetic waves, radio waves, and radiation from space. The first lesson defines key terms like amplitude, wavelength, and frequency and explains the two main types of waves - transverse and longitudinal waves. Subsequent lessons will focus on reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference of waves.
1. Waves transfer energy from one place to another through a medium without transferring matter. They are produced by a vibrating or oscillating source and can be transverse or longitudinal.
2. Key wave properties include amplitude, wavelength, period, frequency, and speed. Amplitude is the maximum displacement from equilibrium, wavelength is the distance between peaks, period is time for one cycle, frequency is cycles per second, and speed depends on wavelength and frequency.
3. Waves can be characterized by displacement-time graphs showing oscillation over time or displacement-distance graphs showing the pattern of compression and rarefaction as the wave propagates through a medium.
1. Waves transmit information or energy from one point to another through a medium without the medium itself moving.
2. There are two main types of waves: transverse waves, where the particle motion is perpendicular to the wave motion, and longitudinal waves, where particle motion is parallel.
3. Key wave properties include amplitude, wavelength, frequency, speed, and period. The relationship between wavelength, frequency, and speed is described by the wave speed formula.
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Waves transport energy through a medium rather than matter. There are two main types of waves: transverse waves, where the medium moves perpendicular to the wave's direction of travel, and longitudinal waves, where the medium moves parallel to the direction of travel. Key wave parameters include amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period, and speed. The wavelength is the distance between two equivalent points on consecutive waves, frequency is the number of waves passing a point per second, and speed depends on the properties of the medium and can be calculated as speed equals wavelength times frequency.
Okay, let's break this down step-by-step:
* Mr. H vibrates the snakey 32 times in 10 seconds
* So the frequency is 32/10 = 3.2 Hz
* There are 4 sections each occupied by an antinode
* Since there are nodes between each antinode, there must be 5 nodes total
* With 5 nodes, this is the 5th harmonic standing wave pattern
* The 5th harmonic has 6 nodes
* So the wavelength is the total length (6.2 m) divided by 6 nodes
* Wavelength = 6.2 m / 6 = 1.033 m
* Using the wave equation: Speed = Frequency x Wavelength
* Speed = 3
Physics ii djy 2013 ppt wave characteristicsDavid Young
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This document discusses key characteristics and concepts related to waves, including:
- Waves are patterns of disturbances caused by the movement of energy through matter or space. They can be classified as mechanical or electromagnetic waves.
- Key wave characteristics include frequency, wavelength, amplitude, and speed. Frequency is the number of waves per second, wavelength is the distance between identical points on waves, and amplitude is the maximum displacement from equilibrium.
- Waves transfer energy, not matter. Particle motion can be transverse (perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer) or longitudinal (parallel to the direction of energy transfer).
- Graphs can be used to describe wave characteristics like displacement over position or time. Speed can be
This document provides an overview of wave motion, including the following key points:
- There are two types of wave motion: longitudinal waves, where particle motion is parallel to the direction of energy transfer, and transverse waves, where particle motion is perpendicular. Sound waves are longitudinal while light waves are transverse.
- Key wave properties are defined, including wavelength, frequency, amplitude, and speed. The wave equation relating these properties is presented.
- Reflection and refraction of waves is demonstrated using wavefront diagrams, showing how waves change direction at boundaries between mediums. Refraction occurs when waves move from deep to shallow water, changing the wavelength.
This document provides an overview of wave motion, including the following key points:
- There are two types of wave motion: longitudinal waves, where particle motion is parallel to the direction of energy transfer, and transverse waves, where particle motion is perpendicular. Sound waves are longitudinal while light waves are transverse.
- Key wave properties are defined, including wavelength, frequency, amplitude, and speed. The wave equation relating these properties is presented.
- Reflection and refraction of waves is demonstrated using wavefront diagrams, showing how waves change direction at boundaries between mediums. Refraction occurs when waves move from deep to shallow water, changing the wavelength.
Waves are disturbances that transfer energy through a medium without transferring matter. There are two main types of waves: mechanical waves, which require a medium, and electromagnetic waves, which can travel through vacuum. Key wave parameters include amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and speed. Mechanical waves can be transverse, with oscillations perpendicular to the direction of travel, or longitudinal, with oscillations parallel to travel.
This document defines key terms related to waves, including transverse and longitudinal waves. It explains that waves can transfer energy and information through a medium without the medium itself moving. Transverse waves involve oscillations perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer, while longitudinal waves involve oscillations parallel to it. Key wave measurements are defined, such as amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and period. The relationship between these variables is described by the wave equation, which relates wave speed, frequency, and wavelength. Examples are given of different types of waves and questions are provided for students to practice using the wave equation.
The document summarizes key concepts about waves, including:
1) Waves can be classified as mechanical or electromagnetic depending on whether they require a medium to travel. Mechanical waves include sound and water waves while electromagnetic waves include radio and light waves.
2) Waves can be transverse, with oscillations perpendicular to the direction of travel, or longitudinal, with oscillations parallel to the direction of travel.
3) Key wave properties include frequency, wavelength, period, amplitude, and speed. The speed of a wave depends on properties of the medium and can be calculated from the wavelength and period.
Waves are vibrations that propagate through a medium, carrying energy from one place to another. Periodic waves repeat in a regular pattern with a continuous disturbance. Key wave terminology includes the crest, trough, amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period, and velocity. Waves can be mechanical (requiring a medium) or electromagnetic (not requiring a medium). Mechanical waves include transverse waves (perpendicular to propagation) like water waves, and longitudinal waves (parallel to propagation) like sound waves. Common wave characteristics are reflection at boundaries, refraction due to changes in medium, diffraction around obstacles, interference of multiple waves, dispersion into wavelengths, and polarization of transverse vibrations.
This document outlines learning objectives and reading assignments for a unit on vibrations and waves. It covers topics like traveling waves, wave propagation, standing waves, and superposition. Students are asked to understand wave concepts like amplitude, wavelength, frequency, speed, reflection, interference, and more. They will read chapters and sections in textbooks on waves, complete online lessons, and watch video lectures to learn about wave motion, sound waves, and other applications of waves. Calculations involving wave speed, wavelength, and frequency are provided as examples.
1. The document discusses different types of waves including mechanical waves, electromagnetic waves, and one, two, and three dimensional waves.
2. Key wave properties discussed include wavelength, frequency, period, amplitude, and velocity.
3. Examples are given of how energy is transformed through different mediums in communication devices and waves, such as sound being transformed to electrical and back to sound energy.
This document provides instructional material on waves, motion, and sound. It includes objectives, content instructions, and sections on wave motion, waves, vibration, longitudinal and transverse waves, sound waves, hearing waves in air, wave terms, sound waves, sources of sounds, and interactive questions for students to test their understanding. The material is intended to teach students about the definitions and properties of waves, motion, and sound, as well as help them distinguish between different types of waves and sounds.
This document provides instructional material on waves, motion, and sound. It includes objectives, content instructions, and sections on waves, vibration, longitudinal and transverse waves, sound waves, and sources of sound. Interactive tasks are included for students to test their understanding, with feedback provided after each answer. The material covers key concepts such as wavelength, frequency, amplitude, Doppler effect, and uses of sound.
This document discusses different types of waves and wave properties. It begins by describing transverse and longitudinal waves using examples like waves on water and sound waves. It then discusses key wave properties like amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and phase. It explains that waves can be characterized by these properties and defines each term. The document provides examples of measuring wave frequency using an oscilloscope and calculating it from measurements of time and number of waves.
This document discusses sea waves and ship response. It covers topics such as wave characteristics like amplitude, wavelength, frequency and speed. It explains how ocean waves are created by wind and currents. It discusses wave interference and superposition. It introduces concepts of simple harmonic motion and how ship motions like heave, roll and pitch can be modeled as harmonic oscillations. It covers the effects of resonance when the frequency of wave forcing matches the natural frequency of the ship. It also discusses how ship hull shape and fins can help reduce response to waves.
This document provides an overview of 12 lessons on the wave model of radiation. It will cover topics such as what waves are, describing wave properties, how waves behave at barriers and boundaries, bending light beams, electromagnetic waves, radio waves, and radiation from space. The first lesson defines key terms like amplitude, wavelength, and frequency and explains the two main types of waves - transverse and longitudinal waves. Subsequent lessons will focus on reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference of waves.
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3. Waves can be characterized by displacement-time graphs showing oscillation over time or displacement-distance graphs showing the pattern of compression and rarefaction as the wave propagates through a medium.
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2. Objectives
At the end of this section, the student will be able to:
Distinguish local particle vibrations from overall wave motion.
Differentiate between pulse waves and periodic waves.
Differentiate between mechanical and electromagnetic waves
Interpret waveforms of transverse and longitudinal waves.
Relate energy and amplitude.
Distinguish between period and frequency.
Apply the relationship among wave speed, frequency, and
wavelength to solve problems.
4. Wave Motion
A wave is the motion of a disturbance.
A medium is a physical environment through which a disturbance
can travel. For example, water is the medium for ripple waves in a
pond.
A wave transports energy and not matter.
Objective: Distinguish local particle vibrations from overall wave motion.
10. Mechanical and electromagnetic waves
Click on the picture below to watch the video
Objective: Differentiate between mechanical and electromagnetic waves
12. Objective: Differentiate between mechanical and electromagnetic waves
Mechanical and electromagnetic waves
A mechanical wave requires a medium to propagate
An electromagnetic wave doesnt require a
medium to propagate, it can propagate in vacuum
Example: Sound waves
Example: Light waves
14. Transverse waves
A transverse wave is a wave whose particles vibrate
perpendicularly to the direction of the wave motion.
The crest is the highest point above the equilibrium position,
and the trough is the lowest point below the equilibrium
position.
The wavelength (l) is the distance between two adjacent
similar points of a wave.
Objective: interpret waveforms of transverse and longitudinal waves.
16. Longitudinal Waves.
Click on the wave below to watch the video
Objective: interpret waveforms of transverse and longitudinal waves.
17. A longitudinal wave is a wave whose particles vibrate
parallel to the direction the wave is traveling.
Longitudinal Waves.
Objective: interpret waveforms of transverse and longitudinal waves.
18. Waves and Energy Transfer
Waves transfer energy by the vibration of matter.
The greater the amplitude, the more energy a wave carries.
The amplitude of a wave gradually diminishes over time as its
energy is dissipated.
Objective: Relate energy and amplitude.
19. Self Check
Multiple Choice
Base your answers on the graph.
1. Which letter on the graph represents wavelength?
F. A H. C
G. B J. D
20. Self Check
Multiple Choice
Base your answers on the graph.
1. Which letter on the graph represents wavelength?
F. A H. C
G. B J. D
21. Self Check
Multiple Choice
Base your answers on the graph.
2. Which letter on the graph is used for a trough?
A. A C. C
B. B D. D
22. Self Check
Multiple Choice
Base your answers on the graph.
2. Which letter on the graph is used for a trough?
A. A C. C
B. B D. D
23. Self Check
Multiple Choice
Base your answers on the graph.
3. What kind of wave does this graph represent?
A. transverse wave C. electromagnetic wave
B. longitudinal wave D. pulse wave
24. Self Check
Multiple Choice
Base your answers on the graph.
3. What kind of wave does this graph represent?
A. transverse wave C. electromagnetic wave
B. longitudinal wave D. pulse wave
27. Period and Frequency of a SHM
Objective: Distinguish between period and frequency.
Click on the image
28. Period and Frequency of a SHM
The frequency
It is the number of cycles (oscillations) performed in a unit of time.
Its SI unit is the Hertz (Hz)
Its symbol is f.
= / , where n is the number of cycles and t is the time.
The period
It is the time taken to perform one oscillation.
Its SI unit is the second (s)
Its symbol is T.
Objective: Distinguish between period and frequency.
29. Period and Frequency of a Periodic Wave
A periodic wave is often created by a SHM.
All the points in the medium will have the same SHM as the source.
The created wave has the same period and frequency as the SHM.
A wave frequency is the number of waves that pass a fixed point per
unit of time.
A wave period is the time taken to complete 1 cycle. In one period
the wave travels 1 wavelength l.
Objective: Distinguish between period and frequency.
30. Period and Frequency of a Periodic Wave
Objective: Distinguish between period and frequency.
Click on the image
31. Speed of propagation of a wave
The speed of a mechanical wave is constant for any given medium.
The speed of a wave is given by the following equation:
v = f .
wave speed = frequency wavelength
This equation applies to both mechanical and electromagnetic waves.
33. Self Check
Multiple Choice
1. Two successive crests of a transverse wave are 1.20 m
apart. Eight waves pass a given point in 16.0 s. What is
the wave speed?
F. 0.667 m/s
G. 0.800 m/s
H. 1.80 m/s
J. 9.60 m/s
34. Self Check
Multiple Choice
1. Two successive crests of a transverse wave 1.20 m
apart. Eight waves pass a given point in 16.0 s. What is
the wave speed?
F. 0.667 m/s
G. 0.600 m/s
H. 1.80 m/s
J. 9.60 m/s
了 = 1.20 m
f = n/t = 8/16.0 = 0.500Hz
V = 了 . f = 1.20 x 0.500 = 0.600 m/s
35. Self Check
Short Response
2. Green light has a wavelength of 5.20 107
m and a
speed in air of 3.00 108
m/s. Calculate the
frequency and the period of the light.
f = v/了 = 3.00 108
/ 5.20 107
= 5.77 x1014
Hz
T = 1/f = 1.73 x 10-15
s
36. Self Check
Short Response
3. What kind of waves does not need a medium through
which to travel?
Answer: electromagnetic waves