Waves

TRUE OR FALSE

• A wave is the propagation of energy

from the disturbance.

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 TRUE OR FALSE

• A wave is the propagation of energy

from the disturbance.

TRUE

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 Wave Properties

• A disturbance may be a single pulse or

shock (hammer), or it may be periodic
(guitar string).

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 TRUE OR FALSE

• The two types of waves are longitudinal

and electromagnetic waves.

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 TRUE OR FALSE

• The two types of waves are longitudinal

and electromagnetic waves.

FALSE

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 TRUE OR FALSE

• In Longitudinal wave the particle motion

and wave velocity (speed) are
perpendicular to each other.

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 TRUE OR FALSE

• In Longitudinal wave the particle motion

and wave velocity (speed) are
perpendicular to each other.

FALSE

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 Longitudinal & Transverse Waves
Longitudinal
Wave (sound)

Transverse
Wave (light)

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Through an investigation, we will be able to:

• define amplitude and frequency;

• determine that waves are energy
carriers; and
• identify factors that affect waves.

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 Wave Description

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 Wave Characterization

• Frequency (f) – the number of oscillations or

cycles that occur during a given time (1 s)

• Period (T) – the time it takes for a wave to

travel a distance of one wavelength

1
• frequency = 1 / period f= T

1
• Period = 1 / frequency T= f

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 Wave Comparison

T= ¼ s

T= 1/8 s

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 Wave Velocity/ Speed (v)

• Since speed is distance/time then

• v = λ/T or v = λf
• v = wave velocity/ speed (m/s)
• λ = wavelength
• T = period of wave (s)
• f = frequency (Hz)

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 EXPERIMENT PROPER

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 • Everyone travels at their own wavelength or
frequency. For example, you might like a slow
paced, low-energy activity like reading, while
your friend may like to enjoy fast-paced high-
energy activities such as riding a bike.
• As a member of the Louisian community, how
do you keep the harmony of your waves and
maintain friendships with people not on the
“same wavelength”.

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 • Like waves, life has its ups and downs,
how do you get back up when life gets
you down?

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