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CHAPTER TWELVEWaves
WavesA wave is an oscillation that travels from
one place to another.If you poke a floating ball, it oscillates up
and down.The oscillation spreads outward from
where it started.
WavesWhen you drop a
ball into water, some of the water is pushed aside and raised by the ball.
WavesWaves are a
traveling form of energy because they can change motion.
Waves also carry information, such as sound, pictures, or even numbers.
Energy of WavesThe energy of a wave is dependent on the
frequency, period and amplitude of the wave.
Energy increases whenFrequency increases,Period decreases, orAmplitude increases.
Types of WavesTransverse Waves:
Oscillations move perpendicular to the motion of the wave.
Oscillation
Direction of Wave
Particle Motion
Transverse Waves
Types of WavesLongitudinal Waves:
Oscillations move parallel to the motion of the wave.
Oscillation
Direction of Wave
Particle Motion
Longitudinal Waves
Wave Demo!!
Frequency, amplitude, and wavelengthYou can think of a wave as a moving series
of high points and low points. A crest is the high point of the wave. A trough is the low point.
FrequencyThe frequency of a wave is the rate at
which every point on the wave moves up and down.
Frequency means “how often”.
AmplitudeThe amplitude of a water wave is the
maximum height the wave rises above the level surface.
WavelengthWavelength is the distance from any point
on a wave to the same point on the next cycle of the wave.
The distance between one crest and the next crest is a wavelength.
We use l (lambda) to represent wavelength.
The speed of wavesThe speed of a water wave is how fast the
wave spreads, NOT how fast the water surface moves up and down or how fast the dropped ball moves in the water.
How do we measure the wave speed?
The speed of wavesA wave moves one
wavelength in each cycle.
Since a cycle takes one period, the speed of the wave is the wavelength divided by the period.
The speed of wavesThe speed is distance traveled divided by time.
Distance is equal to wavelength.Time is equal to the period.
Speed = Distance = Wavelength Time Period
Since Period is 1/frequency, we can replace them.
Speed = Wavelength x Frequencyv = · f
Solving Problems
The wavelength of a wave on a string is 1 meter and its speed is 5 m/s.
Calculate the frequency and the period of the wave.
Solving Problems
1. Looking for: …frequency in hertz …period in seconds
2. Given … = 1 m; s = 5 m/s
3. Relationships: s = f x or f = s ÷ f = 1/T or T = 1/f
4. Solution f = 5 m/s ÷1 m = 5 cycles/s T = 1/5 cycles/s = .2 s
f = 5 Hz
T = 0.2 s
Solving Problems
The musical note A above middle C has a frequency of 440 Hz. If the speed of sound is known to be 331 m/s, what is the wave length of this note?You are given:
f = 440 Hz v = 331 m/s
1. Write the Equation
v = f x λ2. Rearrange for value
λ = v/f3. Plug in known values to solve λ = (331 m/s)/(440 Hz)λ = 0.80 meters
Four wave interactions When a wave encounters a surface, four
interactions can occur:1. reflection,2. refraction, 3. diffraction, or 4. absorption.
Wave interactionsA boundary is an edge or surface where
things change.Reflection, refraction, and diffraction
usually occur at boundaries.
Wave interactionsDiffraction usually changes the direction
and shape of the wave. When a plane wave passes through a
small hole diffraction turns it into a circular wave.
ResonanceEverything has a natural frequency that it
can make it oscillate.Examples:
Jump RopeWhen it is moved correctly, it can be used for
jumping. When it is moved incorrectly, it fluctuates, but
cannot be used for jumping.Swing
Pushes are synchronized so that a push is applied when the swing is up, and the swing begins to move higher.
Standing wavesA wave that is confined in a space is
called a standing wave.A string with a standing wave is a kind of
oscillator.
24.2 Standing wavesThe place on a
harmonic with the greatest amplitude is the antinode.
The place where the string does not move (least amplitude) is called a node.
24.2 Standing waves It is easy to measure
the wavelength of a standing wave on a string.
Wave InterferenceWhen two or more waves come in contact
with each other, they interfere with each other.
Constructive interference happens when waves add up to make a larger amplitude.Occurs when the waves are “in phase.”
Destructive interference happens when waves add up to make a smaller amplitude.Occurs when the waves are “out of phase.”