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WavesWaves

Parts, Types, and Interactions

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Definition of a WaveDefinition of a Wave

A disturbance that travels through a medium from one location to another location.

Waves transfer energy from one place to another.

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Longitudinal WavesLongitudinal Waves

Medium travels parallel to direction of wave propagation. (sound, p-waves)

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Transverse WavesTransverse Waves

Medium travels perpendicular to direction of wave propagation. (light, s-waves)

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Types of WavesTypes of Waves

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Water Waves (swell)Water Waves (swell)

Water waves are the superposition of longitudinal and transverse motions of water molecules.

Individual water molecules travel in circles.

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Wave ParametersWave Parameters

Wavelength  ()        length or size of one oscillation

Amplitude (A)          strength of disturbance (intensity)

Frequency (f)    repetition

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Wave ParametersWave Parameters

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Wave PropertiesWave Properties

Waves are oscillations that transport energy. The energy of a wave is proportional to its

frequency. Fast oscillation = high frequency = high energy

Slow oscillation = low frequency = low energy The amplitude is a measure of the wave intensity.

SOUND: amplitude corresponds to loudness

LIGHT: amplitude corresponds to brightness

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WavelengthWavelength Measure from any identical two successive points

5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40

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WavelengthWavelength Measure from any identical two successive points

5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40

30 - 10 = 20

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WavelengthWavelength Measure from any identical two successive points

There are 4 complete oscillations depicted here ONE WAVE = 1 COMPLETE OSCILLATION

5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40

22.5 - 2.5 = 20

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FrequencyFrequency

Frequency = number of WAVES passing a stationary point per second (Hertz)

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Remember…Remember…

Frequency (f) = number of oscillations passing by per second

Period (T) = length of time for one oscillation

T = 1/f f = 1/T

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Wave SpeedWave Speed

Wave speed depends on wavelength and frequency:

v = f

Which animal can hear a shorter wavelength?

Cats (70,000 Hertz) or Bats (120,000 Hertz)

= v/f

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Wave SpeedWave Speed

= v/f

Higher frequency = shorter wavelength

Lower frequency = longer wavelength

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Wave InterferenceWave Interference

Waves add constructively.

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Wave InterferenceWave Interference

Waves add constructively.

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Wave InterferenceWave Interference

Waves cancel destructively.

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Wave InterferenceWave Interference

Waves oscillate “out of phase”.½ wavelength phase shift

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Wave InterferenceWave Interference

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Waves at a BoundaryWaves at a Boundary

Reflection: waves “bounce” off barrier.

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Waves at a BoundaryWaves at a Boundary

Reflection: Waves will always reflect in such a way that the angle at which they approach the barrier equals the angle at which they reflect off the barrier

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Waves at a BoundaryWaves at a Boundary

Refraction of waves involves a change in the direction of waves as they pass from one medium to another

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Waves at a BoundaryWaves at a Boundary

Diffraction involves a change in direction of waves as they pass through an opening or around a barrier in their path.

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Waves at a BoundaryWaves at a Boundary

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