Waves

Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Watch the video above and complete the tasks below. Labeling the Wave Label the parts of a transverse wave. Label the parts of a longitudinal wave. Sort- Types of Waves Sort the following facts according to the type of wave they belong to. Transverse Wave Particles vibrate at right angle. Particles vibrate perpendicular to the waves motion Contain crests and troughs Example Water Waves Example Visible Light Longitudinal Wave Particles vibrate back and forth Particles vibrate parallel to the waves motion Contain compressions and rarefactions Example Sound Wave Matching Match the correct definition with the appropriate property. Amplitude Maxium distance the particles of a medium move from their resting position (equilibrium). Wave Length The distance between to adjacent points on a corresponding wave. Frequency The number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given amount of time. Measured in Hertz (Hz) Equilibrium The resting position. What the wave looks like with no energy. Wave A disturbance that transmits energy from one location to another. Properties of Transverse Waves Draw the following properties on the tranverse wave: amplitude and wavelength. Calculate and enter the frequency of the wave. Properties of a Longitudinal Wave Draw the following properties on the longitudinal wave: wavelength. Calculate and enter the frequency of the wave. Relationships Between Properties Using the knowledge gained so far in class, desribe the relationshipe between two properties. Properties Relationship Amplitude and Wavelength No relationship Amplitude and Frequency No relationship Frequency and Wavelength Relationships - smaller wavelength - higher frequency larger wavelength - lower frequency