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Waves

Wave on a String 1.1.37

A pulse is a single disturbance that carries energy away from the source
A wavetrain or wave is a continuous production of pulses.
A progressive wave carries energy away from the source.

Types of Progressive Waves


https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/waves-intro/latest/waves-intro_en.html
Transverse wave
A wave in which the direction of oscillation is perpendicular to the direction of travel
Eg. water waves, light wave, electromagnetic waves

Longitudinal Wave
A wave in which the direction of oscillation is parallel to the direction of travel
Eg: sound wave - this is our only longitudinal wave.

Production of waves on the slinky


Wave Parameters
Some terms to understand

Crest – Peak of the transverse wave


Trough – the lowest point or depression of the transverse wave

Compression – Particles are closest for a longitudinal wave


Rarefaction – Particles are the furthest apart for a longitudinal wave
Oscillate – The direction of the to and fro motion
Travel or propagation – The direction in which the wave moves (from start to finish)

Wave Type Medium of propagation

Ocean Waves Water

Seismic ( earthquakes) The earth

Sound - talking Air

Sound - Drum Skin (top surface)

Sound - Piano, Guitar, violin Strings

Sound - Organ, recorder, flute Air


Light - Air, Vacuum

Videos to Watch - Go Explore


Waves on a slinky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Anh9HthWgQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT4KAc0Ag1E

Sound waves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uOjWNvRs1s

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